Supporting students through pre-census assessment and feedback
byThe role of early assessment and feedback The strategic use of formative or low-stakes assessment during the initial weeks of a unit of study…
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…
Asynchronous online learning is a key part of many degrees at Sydney, but one that students often struggle to engage with. Add in professional…
Inclusive assessment in higher education refers to the design and implementation of assessment practices that accommodate the diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and abilities of…
This year our monthly UDL Chats continue to host colleagues from around the University, willing to share their stories about using Universal Design for…
Pharmaceutical compounding is recognised as a core pharmacy skill, both in Australia (1) and internationally (2). As part of their accreditation requirements, Australian University…
Why use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
In the April Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Chat meeting, we met with Dr Anne Quain from Veterinary Science to talk about the redesign…
As detailed in our recent article asking How Much Assessment is Enough?, research across UK research-intensive universities by Tomas & Jessop (2019) suggests that…
Transitioning pharmacy students back to lab-based learning in a pharmaceutical compounding unit Pharmaceutical compounding refers to the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients…
We’re all aware that assessment is a central part of Higher Education. It plays a fundamental part in shaping the experience of how and…