Design authentic assessments
Overview
Creating meaningful, real-world assessments can transform student learning by bridging the gap between theory and practice. This module guides educators through the principles of authentic assessment, offering practical strategies to design or refine assessment tasks that reflect real-world applications. You will explore different formats, develop clear criteria, and ensure alignment with learning outcomes to enhance student engagement and success.
By the end of the module, you will have a well-structured assessment that challenges students to apply their knowledge in complex, authentic contexts. Whether adapting an existing task or developing a new one, this module provides the tools and support to create assessments that are both rigorous and relevant to professional and academic settings.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Apply principles of authentic assessment within the design of assessment or redesign of current assessments
- Design assessment that will generate evidence of student learning in authentic contexts
- Complete all sections of Assessment Specification Forms.
Assessment
- Assessment Task: Create an Assessment Specification Form for an authentic assessment task.
Module details
- Online mode of delivery
- Self-paced, allowing you to engage with the content at a time and pace that suits your schedule