Removing 'roadblocks' for students: fair and equitable assessment
11 July 2024 12:30pm–2:00pm
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.
About Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2024
Ready to Teach Week is a bi-annual event, consisting of online and in-person activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester.
For Ready to Teach Week Semester 2 2024:
- download the event program (PDF, 69.6 KB)
- watch the video recordings of the sessions on the ITaLI YouTube channel
Venue
Online