{"id":204,"date":"2023-08-21T11:13:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T10:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/?page_id=204"},"modified":"2024-12-19T10:22:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:22:32","slug":"assistant-teaching-fellow-assessement-and-feedback","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/assistant-teaching-fellow\/assistant-teaching-fellow-assessement-and-feedback\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Lecturer (Teaching): Assessment and Feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment and feedback practices are highly interconnected. Assessment tasks need to be designed so that students have opportunities to engage in<strong> formative <\/strong>(developmental) and <strong>summative <\/strong>(linked to a final grade) tasks, along with feedback that will help them to progress in future. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women looking at a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-110\" style=\"width:379px;height:252px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181722-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christina Morillo via plexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support students in this regard, Assistant Lecturers (Teaching) require an understanding of how assessment and feedback are integral to learning, and how they can be made relevant, practical, and appropriate for all student, plus an awareness of related <strong>quality assurance<\/strong> procedures.\u00a0\u00a0Feedback and assessment are often sources of high emotion and anxiety for students; inclusive and thoughtful assessment and feedback practices can help support student learning and enable them to pass first time, on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#atfafbackground\">Essential background<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#atfafstarted\">Getting started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#atfaffurther\">Take it further<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\" id=\"atfafbackground\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#atfaftry\">Try it out!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atfafbackground\">Essential Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activities of particular relevance to the Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) role include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marking and <a href=\"https:\/\/livecoventryac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/academicdevelopment\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Facademicdevelopment%2FShared%20Documents%2FAcademic%20Development%20website%2FAssessment%20%26%20Feedback%2FFeedback%20methods%2FFeedback%20methods%202020%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Facademicdevelopment%2FShared%20Documents%2FAcademic%20Development%20website%2FAssessment%20%26%20Feedback%2FFeedback%20methods&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\">giving feedback<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission&nbsp; and upload&nbsp; of&nbsp; student&nbsp; marks&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/teach.coventry.domains\/articles\/aula-assessment-guidance\/\">within Aula<\/a>, and in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/share.coventry.ac.uk\/staff\/ps\/Registry\/qeu\/_layouts\/15\/WopiFrame2.aspx?sourcedoc=\/staff\/ps\/Registry\/qeu\/Documents\/B6%20Assessment\/Assessment%20and%20Feedback%20Policy.docx&amp;action=default&amp;DefaultItemOpen=1\">stipulated&nbsp; turnaround periods<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting colleagues in presenting data at meetings and committees, as required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/express.adobe.com\/page\/xPj9XkL6CinZx\/\">moderation<\/a>&nbsp; and&nbsp; quality&nbsp; assurance&nbsp; of&nbsp; appropriate module assessment (see <a href=\"https:\/\/share.coventry.ac.uk\/staff\/ps\/Registry\/_layouts\/15\/WopiFrame2.aspx?sourcedoc=\/staff\/ps\/Registry\/Documents\/Internal_Moderation_Assessment.doc&amp;action=default\">Policy on the internal moderation of assessments<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/acdev.orgdev.coventry.domains\/assessment\">Assessment and feedback section<\/a>&nbsp;of the Academic Enhancement and Professional Development (AEPD) website include a wealth of resources on this topic, all of which are worth browsing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get to know&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspera.com\/\">Inspera<\/a>, the institution\u2019s computer based assessment platform. The collection of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/teach.coventry.domains\/categories\/inspera\/\">Inspera articles<\/a>&nbsp;on the Teaching Knowledge Base provide support and guidance. Regular workshops are available on using Inspera; register via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/professionaldevelopment.coventry.ac.uk\/\">course booking system<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The undergraduate Curriculum Transformation Project has introduced more emphasis on diversifying assessment types, including core and course-based assessment. <a href=\"https:\/\/livecoventryac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/OTL\/SitePages\/Curriculum-Transformation-Project.aspx#assessment-guidance%2C-resources%2C-and-documentation\">See here<\/a> for more guidance and support, or watch this video from the Curriculum Development Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Need to Know:   Assessment\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GighudVHaH0?start=461&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atfafstarted\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"decorative image of a lightbulb surrounded by chalked ovals\" class=\"wp-image-240\" style=\"width:363px;height:221px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-1536x934.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-2048x1245.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-355948-1568x953.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">pixabay via plexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss the diagram and the toolkit with <strong>your line manager<\/strong> to get a greater understanding of how these processes relate to your own course\/module(s), and the activities that you will be undertaking in your role. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University is committed to practices that enable students to Pass First Time, on Time. <a href=\"https:\/\/acdev.orgdev.coventry.domains\/assessment\/pass-first-time-on-time\">Review the guidance here,<\/a> particularly the practices and examples. Could you apply any of the ideas to your own teaching?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atfaffurther\">Take it Further<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several <strong>Academic Development workshops<\/strong> focus on assessment and feedback practice including&nbsp; Pass First Time and Developing Assessment Literacy workshops. You can look for upcoming dates, and sign up, via <a href=\"https:\/\/professionaldevelopment.coventry.ac.uk\/default.aspx\">the course booking system<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic misconduct <\/strong>is unfortunately a major issue for the Higher Education sector. Take a look at this resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/acdev.orgdev.coventry.domains\/resources\/toolkits\/teaching-learning\/plagiarism-and-contract-cheating\">Plagiarism and Contract Cheating<\/a> or this resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.coventry.domains\/articles\/ai-academic-misconduct\/\">AI and Academic Misconduct<\/a> to get a feel for some of the key concerns and debates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of the implications of AI for assessment. This is a vast and complex topic, but the materials collated in <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.coventry.domains\/ai-in-learning-teaching-and-assessment-at-coventry-university-group\/\">AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Coventry University Group<\/a> are a good place to start when considering how AI may impact on your assessment practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact details for Academic Conduct Officers, who investigate suspected instances of academic misconduct, can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/livecoventryac.sharepoint.com\/sites\/OTL\/AIU\">the Academic Integrity Unit<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atfaftry\">Try it Out!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about feedback that you have given, or feedback you have received. How did students use their feedback? How did feedback you received affect your learning?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-green-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><strong>Finished here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:59px;line-height:1.15\"><strong>Explore a new theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.coventry.domains\/narratives\/assistant-teaching-fellow\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px\">Back to Assistant Lecturer (Teaching)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assessment and feedback practices are highly interconnected. Assessment tasks need to be designed so that students have opportunities to engage in formative (developmental) and summative (linked to a final grade) tasks, along with feedback that will help them to progress in future. 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