Assessment for Applied Learning Forum

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Who are we?

The Assessment for Applied Learning Forum was set up to:

Organise a programme of seminars and workshops to share cutting-edge assessment practices and stimulate developments within SHU, in line with the University’s applied mission.
Seek collaboration and internal/ external funding to support new developments.
Establish a research network to inform evaluate and disseminate assessment practices which foster applied learning.

Create and develop an on-going programme of seminars and workshops relating to assessment practices fostering applied learning, including external speakers.
Create a University-wide research network on assessment practices which align to the University’s applied mission.
Create research projects supported by internal and/ or external funding on assessment practices fostering applied learning.
Increase the number of innovative assessment practices, using technology and/or work-based/ real life approaches.
Pedagogic publications.

Visit Academic Essentials: teaching and research development – activities and events section for details of upcoming assessment and feedback related opportunities.

The group have hosted a number of events that showcase assessment and feedback at College/Departmental level. These resources are highlighted throughout the content under each of the 6 elements of assessment and feedback.

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Last updated: 21st June 2022 NB