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When considering the introduction of an OSPE-style assessment, the key thing is to ask is: what are the skills that we a...
12/07/2022

When considering the introduction of an OSPE-style assessment, the key thing is to ask is: what are the skills that we actually want to assess? University of Aberdeen

Healthcare educators have developed effective ways to assess a range of practical skills in their learners. What can other science educators learn from their example?

“We are therefore presented with an unusual and timely opportunity. Right now, there is a strong push for systemic impro...
13/06/2022

“We are therefore presented with an unusual and timely opportunity. Right now, there is a strong push for systemic improvement of learning, including better assessment.” Christopher Charles Deneen UniSA

When COVID forced exams online, reports of cheating were rife and proctoring software was problematic. But in-person exams are also flawed, so now’s the time to rethink how assessment works.

“Every student will be given an report.” Education DDG 🇲🇾
09/06/2022

“Every student will be given an report.” Education DDG 🇲🇾

KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The new learning method under the School Based Assessment (PBS) to replace the Form Three Assessment (PT3) is seen as more inclusive and comprehensive in evaluating the true potential of students at school level to build a new and better generation. Education deputy director-g...

Using storytelling to make intro stats less scary The University of Queensland
18/03/2022

Using storytelling to make intro stats less scary
The University of Queensland

Carl Sherwood explains how imaginative, contextualised writing tasks can make mathematical concepts less abstract and more engaging for diverse student groups

Putting learning in context can make the learning experience more engaging and internally motivating for the student… ...
04/03/2022

Putting learning in context can make the learning experience more engaging and internally motivating for the student… & are common approaches used to place learning in the professional context.

Experience in the professional world can to set your students up for a seamless transfer from higher education to the world of work

“When assessing the development of competencies, teachers need to know not only if the student has the requisite knowled...
17/01/2022

“When assessing the development of competencies, teachers need to know not only if the student has the requisite knowledge but also if they have the ability to do something.” Tecnológico de Monterrey

Not sure about introducing extended reality? Gabriela Sánchez Castillo offers insights into developing immersive experiences that are useful for assessing real-world skills

“In our recent paper, we found that authenticity encourages learning and facilitates reflection…” March
09/12/2021

“In our recent paper, we found that authenticity encourages learning and facilitates reflection…” March

Perfectionism has long been the norm in academia. To combat it, we must offer help before it has to be asked for, say Maggie Melo and Laura March

Assessment weightings to be capped at 60% ⁦‪‬⁩ ⁦‪ …more‬⁩ anyone?
17/11/2021

Assessment weightings to be capped at 60% ⁦‪‬⁩ ⁦‪ …more‬⁩ anyone?

The University of Sydney will cap most assessment weightings at 60% and seek to avoid “over-assessment,” overhauling its assessment strategy in a move which drew criticism for increasing staff workloads. At a meeting today, the Academic Board passed multiple recommendations from its Thematic Rev...

“ recommendation to think about attention as an achievement and not the normal condition for learning served as a chall...
08/11/2021

“ recommendation to think about attention as an achievement and not the normal condition for learning served as a challenge and inspiration for us.” &

How can you work with students as subject-matter experts where they demonstrate competency through an end-of-course assessment?

“… is lagging behind many other nations in shaping [its] future.” & in
20/09/2021

“… is lagging behind many other nations in shaping [its] future.” & in

Digital technologies like artificial intelligence and wireless networks will be crucially important for Australia’s economy. A new report urges the government to invest strongly in our digital future.

“…innovations include…continuing to develop new assessment practices, in favour of more frequent and evaluations of le...
28/08/2021

“…innovations include…continuing to develop new assessment practices, in favour of more frequent and evaluations of learning rather than tests.”

We heard that many of our students and colleagues are anxious, tired and disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

“Employers, students, parents & educators…are increasingly recognising…need to adjust our approaches to incorporate a gr...
19/08/2021

“Employers, students, parents & educators…are increasingly recognising…need to adjust our approaches to incorporate a greater variety of authentic assessment opportunities [to] serve wider variety of pupil interests…including realistic appraisal of vital attributes in communication, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving.”

The debate about equitable reliable assessment in schools and colleges has moved centre stage this week. For this to serve any purpose, it needs to look beyond simplistic assertions. It’s not good enough to say that ‘exams are the best fairest’, as Gavin Williamson insists on doing, without al...

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