This project aims to address some of the challenges surrounding higher education assessment by seeking out strategies that enhance human connections for both teachers and students engaged in online assessment in universities. While there is an increasing trend in online education to conduct research on how to connect students and teachers in higher education, this research has not always extended to the realms of assessment. To determine how the process of assessment can incorporate more processes that enhance human connections, our research aims to gather data about how to humanise assessment processes from the perspective of experts, students, and teachers.
Key insights:
The findings show that it is pivotal for the lecturer to focus on the process of personalising online assessments, acknowledging the significance of the assessment design. This study shows that implementing these strategies for connection improve the student experience online. Providing humanised, personalised and individualised aspects for students in the online assessment design promotes interactivity and engages the learner.
Impact and outcomes:
Some of the outcomes to date include:
Researchers:
Associate Professor Sherry Hattingh – Head of School, School of Education and Science
Professor Maria Northcote - adjunct professor
Partners/Collaborators:
NA
Research outputs:
Hattingh, S., & Northcote, M. (2023). Personalising online assessments: a systematic literature review. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 47(10), p. 1420-1436. DOI:10.1080/0309877X.2023.2250743
Two more articles under draft.
Funder(s) and amount:
NA
Fields of Research Codes:
390303 Higher education
390402 Education assessment and evaluation
390102 Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development
Status:
Current
More information:
Sustainable Development Goals:
