CELT CPD Workshop: From Learning Outcomes to Authentic Assessment
Speaker: Dr Dei Huws
Authentic assessment is often presented as a distinct form of assessment, but is that the most useful way to think about it? Many of the features associated with authenticity share characteristics we would hope to see in good assessment more generally.
This workshop will take a critical look at the concept by addressing questions such as: what does authentic assessment actually mean; how strong is the evidence for its effectiveness; what does authenticity look like in practice; and when should assessments be made more authentic — or not?
In designing authentic assessment, we will consider the role of scaffolding, unfamiliarity, transfer, judgement and decision-making, including whether assessment briefs sometimes do too much of the intellectual work for students. We will also distinguish authenticity from assurance of individual capability, particularly in the context of GenAI.
The latter part of the session will be practical and discussion-based. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring an existing assessment and examine how it might be made more authentic, where this could improve validity and learning.
Session Language: English