Program level assessment design and the two-lane approach
The University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment, summarised below in Table 1, focuses attention on the legislated need to ensure our graduates have met the…
To grade or not to grade – is it time to go gradeless?
At Sydney, almost all units of study use a graded system for assessment; that is students’ work is assessed as being on the scale…
Rules, access, familiarity, and trust – A practical approach to addressing generative AI in education
TEQSA recently asked all higher education institutions to reflect “meaningfully on the impact of generative AI” on teaching, learning and assessment practices and develop…
Frequently asked questions about the two-lane approach to assessment in the age of AI
The University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment has been well received at the institution, nationally, and internationally. It is a simple model that recognises the…
Putting support for students at the centre – update on Semester 1 and looking forward to Semester 2
Response to the legislative changes to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 in Semester 1 As reported previously in Teaching@Sydney, the new requirements…
Frequently asked questions about generative AI at Sydney
Over the past few weeks, we have held a number of roundtables and open forums with staff across the University around how we can…
Putting support for students at the centre through early assessment, feedback and personalised communications
Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 Legislative changes The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 passed both Houses…
Embracing the future of assessment at the University of Sydney
In an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape, Sydney is pioneering a refreshed approach to assessment and feedback. This…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
(This article has been updated from the original and the 2022 version to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety…
Supporting students through pre-census assessment and feedback
The role of early assessment and feedback The strategic use of formative or low-stakes assessment during the initial weeks of a unit of study…