Block Assessment and Feedback

Unit code: EBL6003 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Self-Paced
Prerequisites
EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit connects the structure and teaching of units in block mode to the principles of feedback and assessment. The development of authentic assessment tasks is key to quality outcomes for students and staff. The challenge in intensive teaching modes is to design authentic assessments that can be achieved in a short time frame. A further aspect to be highlighted in this unit is feedback literacy and the importance of incorporating feedback (peer, staff) into unit and assessment design.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate assessment design to recommend approaches relevant to Block learning and teaching;
  2. Critique connections between practice, current theories and research on assessment design to prepare recommendations for change;
  3. Apply systematic assessment design processes to develop assessment tasks for effective learning in Block and broader Higher Education settings;
  4. Design assessment that provides feedback to students that informs their further learning;
  5. Communicate improvement-oriented feedback in a professional and respectful manner.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Assess the design of a current unit and reflect on ways to improve it
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 40%
Create a revised version of the unit in AT1 and produce a design board that highlights (and justifies) changes
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 40%
Present poster in an online forum to peers

Required reading

As per indicated on VUC.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching
ETBL | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching
EGBL | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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