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Improving the student learning experience through dialogic feed-forward assessment (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hill, J., & West, H. (2017, December). Improving the student learning experience through dialogic feed-forward assessment. Paper presented at Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference, Celtic Manor, Wales

Assessment feedback gains consistently low satisfaction scores in national surveys of student satisfaction, with most concern surrounding its timeliness, quality and effectiveness. We present the results of a two year qualitative study, thematically... Read More about Improving the student learning experience through dialogic feed-forward assessment.

Dialogic feed-forward assessment: Re-energising the undergraduate essay (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hill, J., & West, H. (2017, August). Dialogic feed-forward assessment: Re-energising the undergraduate essay. Paper presented at Royal Geographical Society Annual International Conference, London, England

Assessment exercises a major influence on student learning and achievement (Boud 2007). Yet QAA subject reviews identify assessment practices as one of the weakest features of Higher Education (Rust et al. 2005). In terms of the student learning expe... Read More about Dialogic feed-forward assessment: Re-energising the undergraduate essay.

Achieving 100% pass rate and NSS feedback for a module: How we did it (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hill, J., & West, H. (2017, June). Achieving 100% pass rate and NSS feedback for a module: How we did it. Paper presented at UWE Teaching & Learning Conference, UWE, Bristol

Assessment exercises a major influence on student learning and achievement (Boud 2007). Yet QAA reviews and pedagogic literature identify assessment practices as one of the weakest features of Higher Education (Rust et al. 2005). In terms of the stud... Read More about Achieving 100% pass rate and NSS feedback for a module: How we did it.

Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Horswell, M., & West, H. (2017, February). Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events. Paper presented at National Student Satisfaction (NSS) Survey: Best Practice Conference, University of the West of England, Bristol

Ready and able graduates are much more than subject knowledgeable, or equipped with transferable skills. Conference assessment events, using live briefs from researchers and external stakeholders, and that include industry representatives and academi... Read More about Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events.