Assessment: Case Studies, Experience and Practice

Assessment is central to the work of all education professionals in higher education, and is recognized as the main driver of learning for most students. Offering a compelling series of case studies, this book brings together a variety of assessment techniques. By taking the reader right into the middle of "real-life" situations it focuses on showing how assessment can provide a transparent and meaningful link between learning activities and desired learning outcomes.The book is accessible to a broad range of readers, regardless of experience. It includes authoritative and stimulating cases from the UK, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, covering traditional and contemporary assessment techniques. Key topics include: information technology and assessment; reflective assessment techniques; institution-wide assessment; assessment methods for problem-based learning and short, intensive courses; dealing with everyday problems in assessment."Assessment" will be welcomed by teachers, lecturers, tutors and support staff, as well as course leaders and develo