1. Unit of study title: Student Assessment

2. Unit of study code: HET4103

3. Campus: Footscray Park , Melton & Sunbury

4. Prerequisite(s): HET4100 Learning Matters at Victoria University and

HET4101 Negotiating Learning

5. Parent Course: Master of Education

6. Unit of study Aims:

This unit aims to build on the current and prior experiences of participants to extend their knowledge of educational practice and enhance their effectiveness as teachers. It is designed to help participants learn about practices and issues in the use of assessment for both supporting and reporting student learning.

7. Learning outcomes:

Victoria University teachers will work towards achievement of the following Victoria University Teacher Capabilities:

.  Teachers know and respond to the range of learning needs of their students both in terms of the knowledge they bring and the learning approaches they prefer.

.  Teachers design assessment that identifies and reports student learning, provides feedback to students about their learning and informs further planning of teaching and learning.

.  Teachers provide prompt, informed and constructive feedback to students on their work.

.  Teachers ensure consistency in assessing student work by applying consistent criteria and standards in making assessment judgements.

.  Teachers monitor student achievement and maintain accurate records of their progress.

8. Content:

The content of this unit of study will be negotiated with students depending on their prior learning and professional experience. It will be based on the following topics:

Design of assessment systems that respond to the learning needs of students as well as reflecting the requirements of the discipline or field of practice.

Development of assessment strategies and practices that are "authentic" in that they reflect the work of practitioners in the field.

Development of formative assessment strategies and practices that provide prompt, informed and constructive feedback to students.

Moderation of assessment tools and practices with the aim of improving understanding of student learning and assuring quality of assessment.

Institutional processes and practices supporting student assessment, monitoring student progress and supporting students at risk.

9. Credit Transfer Arrangements (including Articulation Pathways):

Not applicable

10. Methods of Teaching:

This unit is taught using learner-centred approaches and may incorporate a range of learning activities, such as workshops, discussion with peers either online or face-to-face, inquiry into the participant's own practice or other workplace-based projects.

11. Required Reading :

Biggs, J. 2003, Teaching for quality learning at university: what the student does, 2nd ed., Society for Research in Higher Education and Open University Press, Buckingham.

12. Recommended Reading :

Anderson, R.S., Bauer J. F., Speck B. W. (eds). 1996, Assessment strategies for the on-line class: from theory to practice , Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.

Boud, D. J. 1986, Implementing student self-assessment Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Kensington.

Nightingale P, Te Wiata I, Toohey S, Ryan G, Hughes C, Magin D. 1996, Assessing learning in universities, UNSW Press, Sydney.

Ramsden, P. 2003, Learning to teach in higher education, 2 nd ed., RoutledgeFalmer, London .

Rowntree D. 1987, Assessing students: how shall we know them? 2nd ed., Kogan Page, London .

Victoria University Student Assessment Policy

13. Class Contact:

12 hours or equivalent .

14. Assessment:

Evidence for achievement of the learning outcomes for this unit, such as development of an assessment tool and a critical commentary on its fairness, transparency, consistency and alignment with planned learning outcomes (2000 words or equivalent, graded.)