This module forms part of the Specialist Diploma in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.

Assessment is the principle driver of students' learning, and formative feedback is vital for students. In this module, participants will explore the advantages and disadvantages of various assessment methods, including exams, essays, assessed coursework in general, and the importance of students gaining formative feedback during their studies. Participants will explore how to address the following aspects of assessment: validity, reliability, transparency, authenticity, manageability and inclusiveness, and the need to diversify assessment so that students are not repeatedly disadvantaged by the over-use of particular assessment methods. Participants will also explore how student peerassessment can allow them to receive much more feedback on their learning, and how student selfassessment can be used to initiate productive feedback dialogues between tutors and students. Throughout the module, feedback will be discussed, in particular ways of giving better formative feedback more efficiently and effectively to larger numbers of students.

Design assessment processes and instruments with due regard for achieving validity, reliability, transparency, authenticity, manageability and inclusiveness. Align assessment constructively with the evidence of achievement of intended learning outcomes, and with teaching and learning processes. Provide students with effective formative feedback, quickly and efficiently. Consider the use of student peer-assessment and self-assessment to increase the quality and quantity of formative feedback students gain

Develop a positive approach to giving and receiving feedback

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