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Evaluation of a framework for action on feedback: Making Assessment Count

Evaluation of a framework for action on feedback: Making Assessment Count. Gunter Saunders (University of Westminster) Peter Chatterton (Daedalus e-World).

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Evaluation of a framework for action on feedback: Making Assessment Count

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  1. Evaluation of a framework for action on feedback: Making Assessment Count Gunter Saunders (University of Westminster) Peter Chatterton (Daedalus e-World) The Team: Mark Clements (University of Westminster), Mark Gamble (University of Bedfordshire),Rae Karimjee (City University London), Mark Kerrigan and Simon Walker (University of Greenwich), Loretta Newman-Ford (University of Wales Institute, Cardiff), Maria Papaefthimiou (University of Reading)

  2. What is the MAC project about? Helping students and tutors get more from the feedback process MAC Framework for action on feedback (SOS Model) S = Subject O = Operational S = Strategic Connect the student’s feedback and reflections to the tutor

  3. And e-Reflect? A survey tool with a feedback option MAC Framework for action on feedback E-Reflect software Generates a feedback report for the student

  4. Some of the Benefits Staff - Whole programme performance information - Clear framework for provision of feedback Student - Additional layer of feedback facilitating strategic reflection - Strategy for using and acting on feedback • Positive: • - Quick & easy • - Helped improve my improve weak areas • - Made me think • - Changed my learning habits • Negative: • - Frustrating if used often • - Repetitive feedback

  5. Variations on a Theme • Sports Medicine, Politics, Biotechnology, Computing, Education, Business • Before and after coursework is done • Linked to personal tutorial system or not • Online or blended • In Blackboard, in Moodle or a mix • Coursework or exams

  6. Evaluation Local evaluation activities ….have provided evidence that MAC/e-reflect enhances assessment and feedback (based on student and staff views) However – two key issues: ? What is the evidence for educational enhancement? (based on educational principles, research evidence & good practice) How do we make sense of all this for others to buy into it?

  7. Overall evaluation approach Reflect on MAC impact Sustain and embed MAC Foundation: educational principles, research evidence and good practice (David Nicol) Promote dialogue and engagement on: • Programme design and delivery • Quality of the student experience • Effective / efficient use of technology • Readiness of the institution & faculties to implement MAC • Actions and change management

  8. A&F maturity toolkit Foundation: educational principles, research evidence and good practice • A toolkit comprising: • Criteria and statements of “good practice” • Self-assessment guidelines

  9. A&F maturity toolkit

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