Curriculum, Assessment and Moderation GPPG Publications

Assessment of industry-based learning: A self-assessed approach to learning

Diana Ayling, Dave Hodges, and Prue Cruickshank, Unitec New Zealand

This publication describes a process through which industry based learning has been effectively assessed in a Bachelor of Business programme > find out more

Assessment of Prior Learning using graduate profiles

Kris Bennett, Otago Polytechnic

In these videos, Kris Bennett describes the model Otago Polytechnic uses for Assessment of Prior Learning > find out more

Developing Valid and Reliable Rubrics for Writing Assessment: Research and Practice 

Dr Keith Comer, University of Canterbury

This guide explores how academic staff can pursue the aims of valid and reliable writing assessment in the context of common disciplinary, programme and institutional challenges. > find out more

Feedback and feedforward: assessment for advanced learning in an online environment

Dr Mandia Mentis - Massey University

This video describes how the use of online (Moodle) tools in a postgraduate blended learning programme enhanced assessment for learning for students > find out more

Improving learning outcomes by seeing “vision”: Teaching economics to resource students

Paul Dalziel - Lincoln University

This publication describes an innovative approach to teaching introductory economics to students enrolled in resource degrees. It also demonstrates how student achievement data can inform course developments > find out more

Integrated assessments – Engaging ways to enhance learner outcomes

Helen McPhun - McZoom Ltd Consultancy and LEARNPLUS™ P.T.E.

This publication describes integrated assessments as a process whereby learners have enhanced opportunities for relevance and engagement > find out more

A most unusual examination: Progress testing at the University of Otago Medical School

Peter Schwartz, University of Otago

This publication describes how progress testing at the Otago Medicine School has provided ongoing feedback on progress for learners > find out more

Peerwise - Student-generated assessment questions

Paul Denny from the University of Auckland

This video describes Peerwise, which enables learners to create, share, evaluate and discuss assessment questions > find out more

Re-imagining teaching in the 21st century: Engaging learners in debates

Vanessa Andreotti - University of Canterbury

In this video Dr Vanessa Andreotti describes how she has engaged learners in theoretical discussions about learning and teaching in the 21st century > find out more