Target Audience: Those who consider themselves new to assessment or new to UK-based assessment.
Brief Outline: This workshop aims to introduce the fundamental procedures and processes of UK University assessment. The different purposes for and uses of assessment will be discussed together with the key modes and issues facing examiners and designers of assessment at Southampton. In addition, participants will be invited to produce and use assessment criteria to carry out a small piece of marking with colleagues. This practice opportunity gives a clear insight into some of the challenges faced by those seeking to grade work and then provide constructive feedback to learners.
What you can expect to learn: By the end of this session participants should be able to
- Recognise the range of different purposes and uses of assessment.
- Discuss assessment design in terms of its formative or summative and product or process focus.
- Review the value of using assessment criteria and be able to use them to grade work and give constructive feedback.
- Develop skills in using the UK undergraduate grading scheme and discuss the issues it raises for staff and students.
Facilitator Information / Led By
Name: Dr Kate Exley
Job Title: External Tutor
Training Dates: There may be more than one training session scheduled; Please click on the 'Book now' button below to view all the date(s) available.