Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...

Evidence is gathered about student achievement or understanding. The information allows the instructor or learner to alter future instructional steps. It is done to improve learning outcomes (Black & ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Critical thinking transcends academic boundaries. In an era of global challenges and information overload, the ability to sift through data, question assumptions, generate innovative solutions and ...

Capstone courses integrate knowledge, concepts, and skills associated with an entire sequence of study in a program. This method of assessment is unique because the courses themselves become the ...

Assessments in education measure student achievement. These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or ...

Have you or your program conducted and completed the analysis steps? Then, you are ready to begin the Backwards Design process for creating your course and developing learning goals, objectives, and ...

Planning and aligning your assessments with your learning outcomes is central to effective assessment design and is key to good course design. In this way, you ensure that your assessment tasks match ...

Explore examples of assessments that integrate GenAI to help students learn. One way to teach students about ethical use of GenAI in academic work is to model and scaffold appropriate use. While ...

For each course, the University requires a statement of the overall assessment strategy and the assessment schedule for each year group. The course team and wider stakeholders will contribute to the ...

Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...