Conference paper
Using choice in assessment to motivate students: the CSI assignment in a first year biology course
Proceedings of the 13th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference, pp.1-5
Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: Aspiration – Access – Achievement, 13th (Adelaide, Australia, 27-Jun-2010–30-Jun-2010)
Queensland University of Technology
2010
Abstract
As academics, we sometimes struggle with making assessment interesting and motivating for students, especially for students in large first year courses. We need to align assessment with learning, while providing timely, helpful feedback in a cost-effective, efficient manner. Markers with large cohorts mark many assignments on the same topic and in the same format, which quickly becomes a chore. This session presents a case study of an innovative assessment item for a first year biology course, the CSI assignment. Students can choose the topic, presentation format and submission mode (individual or group) of their assignments. Offering this range of choices, combined with scaffolding the experience throughout semester, leads to positive student experiences with assessment. The session discussion will focus on the issues of choice and flexibility in assessment and the perceived advantages and limitations.
Details
- Title
- Using choice in assessment to motivate students: the CSI assignment in a first year biology course
- Authors
- Ann L Parkinson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationColleen Kneale (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationLeigh Findlay (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Contributors
- J Thomas (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 13th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference, pp.1-5
- Conference details
- Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: Aspiration – Access – Achievement, 13th (Adelaide, Australia, 27-Jun-2010–30-Jun-2010)
- Publisher
- Queensland University of Technology
- Date published
- 2010
- ISBN
- 9781741072822
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2010 The Author. Reproduced here with permission of the author.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Biomedicine; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449723102621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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