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An invaluable dip-in aid for hard-pressed lecturers and teachers in further and higher education. It should be read, enjoyed and seriously considered by all those concerned about the quality and appropriateness of their assessment methods.
List of contents
1. Putting assessment into context 2. Exams of various sorts 3. Specific assessment formats 4. Feedback and assessment 5. Involving students in their own assessment 6. Assessing group learning
About the author
Phil Race is Emeritus Professor in Educational Development at the University of Leeds and also runs training workshops for staff and students in universities, colleges and other organisations throughout the UK. Sally Brown is Visiting Professor of Learning and Teaching at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and is Director of Membership Services for the Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Brenda Smith is Associate Director at the Centre for Academic Practice, Nottingham Trent University.
Summary
An invaluable dip-in aid for hard-pressed lecturers and teachers in further and higher education. It should be read, enjoyed and seriously considered by all those concerned about the quality and appropriateness of their assessment methods.
Additional text
'This is an absolute gem of a book full of succinct and good advice based upon a wealth of personal experience by three well known and widely respected authors...[They] are to be congratulated and I would recommend any serious academic to have a look at it.' - David Harwood, Physical Sciences Educational Review, Vol 6
