Pre-assignment surgery
What is it? Before important assignments, some lecturers will organise a surgery where you can ask for feedback on any issue you have with that subject. It could be anything from a particular grammar...
View ArticleFormative assessment = feedback opportunities
What is it? Formative assessment supports students’ learning throughout a course and usually do not count towards final marks. It is different from summative assessment which typically evaluate what...
View ArticleGeneral feedback after an assignment
What is it? It is common practice for lecturers to give general feedback to students following an assignment. In this feedback session, the lecturer often focuses on recurring issues and common...
View ArticleWritten feedback on draft assignments
What is it? When students receive written feedback on draft assignments, this is considered to be formative feedback; this contrasts with summative feedback which students will be given on final...
View ArticleVerbal feedback during practical sessions
What is it? As part of their course, many students are required to take part in practical classes. Practical classes may include: skills sessions, action learning groups, laboratory sessions and...
View ArticleAnnotated coursework
What is it? Annotated coursework is one example of what is commonly referred to as formative assessment,which usually do not count towards the final mark but rather supports students’ learning...
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