Removing 'roadblocks' for students: fair and equitable assessment

This interactive session will show the impact of the language and communication we use in assessment questions, task sheets and criteria.

Students will also be attending this session, so we can hear from them about how small changes to assessment language and communication can have a big impact.

Presenters

• Jacqui Lynagh, Manager, Digital Assessment, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Dale Hansen, Learning Designer, Digital Assessment, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Luke Zaphir, Learning Designer, Digital Assessment, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Who should attend

• Course coordinators
• Lecturers
• Tutors
• Teaching and support staff

What you'll learn

In this session, you will:

• Examine “before and after” case studies, and explore strategies to improve language and enhance communication about assessment.
• Make a Plus One Pledge to do one thing in your assessment to reduce a language roadblock for students.