Whole-course assessment: a course-focus approach to designing and planning assessment

Emeritus Professor- Mike Bramhall

Whole-course assessment as part of course planning and design can help facilitate a more coherent student experience through meaningful and progressive learning of skills, competencies and the application of knowledge (Gibbs & Dunbar-Goddet, 2007). This course-focused approach to assessment is regaining popularity in the UK HE sector, due to the work of Graham Gibbs and others which highlights its positive influence on student learning. This session will examine the design and benefits of whole-course assessment based on illustrative examples, and offer an opportunity for participants to explore how this might apply to courses they are involved in.

This session is opened to all. However, course and module leaders may find it of particular benefit.

Reference

Gibbs, G. and Dunbar-Goddet, H. (2007). The effects of programme assessment environment on student learning. York: Higher Education Academy available at

https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/gibbs_0506.pdf