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Introduction

This unit delves into the purposes and principles of assessment and feedback within a range of educational settings, including schools and vocational education and training (VET). You will begin with an exploration of diverse assessment and feedback methodologies and their significance in enhancing teaching and learning. You will develop strategies to enhance assessment for learning through the formulation of feedback plans for students and other stakeholders in your own teaching context.. The unit will also equip you with the knowledge and skills for the evaluation of learning and teaching.

 

Summary

Unit name Assessment and Reporting
Unit code EAL322
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Miss Helena Winnberg
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2027 15/3/2027 18/4/2027 12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the purposes and principles of assessment in the evaluation of a co-designed assessment task
  • Apply and analyse strategies for the provision of feedback on students work
  • Plan for feedback to stakeholders in a learning community
  • Apply professional and academic communication skills to an intended audience.

Fee Information

Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Off Campus: 

Weekly online lectures (2 hours), independent learning (8 hours)

AssessmentQuiz (15%)|Leveraging Generative AI to Design Feedback-Driven Assessment (40%)|A Case Study for Feedback and Stakeholder Communication (45%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Recommended

Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2012). Assessment and reporting: Celebrating student achievement (4th ed.). Pearson.  

Brookhart, S.M. (2008). How to give effective feedback to your students. ASCD  

Earl, L. M. (2003). Assessment as learning: Using classroom assessment to maximize student learning. Corwin Press.  

Halliday-Wynes, S., & Misko, J. (2013). Assessment issues in VET: Minimising the level of risk. NCVER.  

Hattie, J. (2012). Visible learning for teachers. Abingdon, Routledge.  

Kivunja, C. (2015). Teaching, learning and assessment. Oxford University Press. 

Killen, R. (2013). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice (5th ed.). Cengage.  

Klenowski, V., & Wyatt-Smith, C. (2014). Assessment for education: Standards, judgements and moderation. Sage.

Sutton, R. M., Hornsey, M. J., & Douglas, K. M. (2012). Feedback: The communication of praise, criticism, and advice. Peter Lang.  

 

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