Enhancement of Assessment: Example from Dundee University

The University of Dundee ranks highly on the basis of overall student experience. However, instruments such as the National Student Survey (NSS) have consistently indicated that our students are notably less positive in relation to assessment and feedback (74% overall satisfaction for Assessment and Feedback, in 2015). 

Determining a means to bring about strategic change in our assessment and feedback practice has represented an important area of work for the University over the past five years. Participation in the Higher Education Academy (HEA) ‘Assessment and Feedback Change Programme’ in an evaluation of the Transforming the Experiences of Students through Assessment (TESTA) methodology was identified as a potential means to effect this change (Jessop, Hakim and Gibbs, 2011). These were based upon the recommendations which emerged from the Scottish Enhancement Theme on Integrative Assessment (QAAHE, 2007); and guidance provided by the Higher Education Academy/JISC Academic Integrity Service (Ball et al, 2012).  In 2012, a pilot study within the University was proposed and the University supported a cross-discipline team to support the trial of the methodology. This workshop discusses the experience and outcomes.

Facilitators: Lynn Boyle ,
Lecturer BACP, TESTA Lead Officer
School of Education and Social Work University of Dundee
Research: http://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/portal/en/research/assessment-design-and-learner-transitions(32c43269-d87f-4a53-8f3e-04d418e23a7e).html

Organisor: Roni Bamber (CAP)

Supporting UKPSF: A1, A3, A4, A5, V3

Date/Time/Venue: Thursday, 15 February 2018, 10:45-12:15. Room 3105 (seminar room)