Authentic assessment is the application of real-world tasks that enable students to demonstrate new knowledge and skills. There is much evidence to suggest that authentic assessment can enhance student engagement and increase learning outcomes whilst building employability skills in our students. This practice seminar will focus on:
- Different modes of authentic assessment design
- Case studies from the Colleges
- How to apply these to your practice
Benefits of joining the session
At the conclusion of this session, you should have:
- Understood a range of different kinds of authentic assessment tasks
- Explored how to design different successful authentic tasks for different assessment needs
- Gained effective strategies to place authenticity at the centre of your assessment design practice
College presenters:
- Dr Sian Anderson (Disability Practice)
- Kymberley Barbary (Educational Studies)
- Dr Jessica Biesiekierski (Food & Nutrition)
Facilitator: Dr Liz Branigan (Education Services)
Important:
- Please note this session is only available for La Trobe University staff members.
- This session may be recorded for promotion and/or quality assurance purposes. Recorded sessions will be made available on the Education Services intranet page.