Assessment is an essential part of education. Robust assessment processes are critical for a rigorous evaluation of the level of student learning. Beyond judgement, the modes of assessment we select will shape not just what, but how students learn. Empowering and engaging learners through assessment design and providing opportunities for dialogic feedback is central to learning and the student experience.
Modes of assessment are evolving: encompassing assessment for, of and as learning, allowing the evaluation of a broader range of professional and subject-specific competencies, providing greater student choice and opportunities for students to showcase their talents.
Ways we can help you
- Identify Gaps: Pinpoint areas where issues impact assessment, feedback and student success.
- Design Interventions: Implement evidence-based strategies to enhance your assessment and feedback practices.
- Measure Impact: Use metrics to evaluate the success of initiatives, fostering continuous improvement.
Resources, reports and publications on assessment and feedback
Framework for Enhancing Assessment
In recent years, the education sector has actively worked to improve assessment and feedback practices, aiming to meet the current needs of higher education, students, institutions and employers. This framework supports the ongoing transformation by providing essential principles for assessment and feedback crucial to student learning.
Professional Development Opportunities
Our portfolio will help you build or refresh your pedagogy throughout your career. Below you will find our upcoming development opportunities linked to assessment and feedback:
Meet our experts
Vic Stephenson
Senior Consultant – Education, Advance HE
Vic is a Senior Consultant at Advance HE, designing and delivering support and training on inclusive pedagogy approaches and leading a range of collaborative projects to enhance quality, student experience and outcomes. She has over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, teacher trainer, academic manager and assessment specialist. Vic’s main interests are in international education, inclusive curricula and assessment design and technology-enhanced learning.
Stuart Norton, PFHEA
Head of Educational Excellence , Advance HE
Stuart has over 20 years’ experience within higher education with extensive experience in designing and developing strategic, institutional-wide change.
In his role as Head of Educational Excellence at Advance HE, he focuses on both thought leadership and providing evidence-based solutions to support institutions, educators and students.
The activities were carefully tailored to our institutional and disciplinary contexts and were always engaging and educative. I cannot speak highly enough of these workshops – the best series of academic development workshops I have ever attended.
Macquarie University participant on Advance HE Certificate of Learning and Teaching in HE, November 2024.
Advance HE certification has been transformative for my teaching, deepening my understanding of student-centred learning and helping me create more inclusive, engaging environments. The reflective process has enhanced my practice and empowered me to better support and inspire my students.
Dubai Medical College for Girls participant on Advance HE Certificate of Learning and Teaching in HE, October 2024.
The workshops provided us with a range of useful resources, insights into the ways that GAI is used, and the importance of reviewing our assessments in light of GAI developments. We were supported in setting up learning sets and are looking forward to developing a really robust approach to support an increase in the appropriate use of GAI by students and colleagues, in assessment and more broadly.
University of East London participant – series of workshops focused on Inclusive, Authentic and Equitable Assessment and Feedback in the era of AI.
