Assessment in Education: Policies, Pedagogy and Equity (EDU6170)
Part 1 (Word count 2500 words (+/- 10%)
ASSESSMENT RATIONALE
This assessment is designed to build upon the work undertaken in Assessment One the Case Study. You will demonstrate that you can apply your understanding of the research literature to inform assessment practices and look at their wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity.
REQUIREMENTS
Write a Report for the School Council/Board providing a critical analysis of the recommendations detailed in Assessment One, considering the genesis of the changes, its implementation and the impact on policy, pedagogy, equity and assessment enactments in the chosen school/educational context. The report will include a strategic plan outlining the implementation of the recommendations, identifying challenges, timeline and implications for key stakeholders.
Linked to this is the second component which comprises a Media Presentation which critically assesses one challenge of implementing a change to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this task, you will demonstrate that you are able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of and critically examine the intended and unintended consequences of assessment practices for students, teachers and schools
- critically examine the messages that formal and informal assessment practices communicate to students, parents and others about what and who is valued in an educational setting.
- explore and analyse how students can be empowered and enabled through assessment pedagogies that foreground student ownership of learning.
- examine and critique the contribution that digital technologies can make to advancing quality and equity in assessment.
RESOURCES
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Use APA 7th Referencing in this assessment. Refer to the ECU referencing guides for assistance.
REPORT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please follow these guidelines when you submit the assessment:
Report:
- 2500 words (+/-10%) (in-text references are included in the word count) + references (end-text)
- Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments.
- Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.
- Submit a Microsoft Word document (not PDF) file as a file upload in Canvas. This will automatically submit via Turnitin.
- It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin.
- Assignment cover sheets areNOT required
Report structure - Please see Report Template in Module - Assignment Two
Body of report
Numbered logically and consistently.
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Introduction
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Main sections
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Organised under appropriate headings and sub-headings. Figures, tables, diagrams, maps etc. to be numbered and labelled. These must be referred to in the body of the report.
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Conclusion
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Clear and concise summary of main points:
- Context and significance of the information
- Reference to the original aims/purpose of report
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Supplementary sections
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References
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A reference list (not a bibliography) of all sources that have been referred to in the report. Heading of this page is References.
List according to APA 7
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Appendices
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Material which is incidental to the report or supportive of the report, but too long to include in the body. E.g. policies. Each separate appendix should be lettered, e.g. Appendix A, etc. Page numbering can continue into the Appendices
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The report must focus on:
All key stakeholdersfrom the internal school community (students, staff and parents).
Foreachrecommendation:
- A critical discussion on the importance of adopting the recommendation within the chosen school/educational context.
- A critical review of the current literature
- A critical discussion on how the chosen strategies will build, develop, enhance existing assessment practices including the broader concepts of pedagogy, policy and equity.
- Identify appropriate strategies, that are based on current evidence-based research to implement the recommendations within the school/educational context.
MARKING CRITERIA: REPORT (40%)
Criterion 1 (15 Marks) Critical review of recommended changes to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy andequity.
Criterion 2 (10 Marks) Alignment with theory
Criterion 3 (5 Marks) Clear and concisely articulated implementation strategies
Criterion 4 (5 Marks): Use of appropriate academic language: academic writing, report structure
Criterion 5 (5 Marks): Use of appropriate APA referencing
For more information, refer to the rubric below.
Assessment 2:Report
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Points
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Critical review of recommended changes to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity
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15 to >11.5 pts
Full marks
An excellent and well substantiated critically reflective review, employing highly appropriate and sophisticated reflection and data sets. Issues emerging are unpacked in a clear, concise and insightful fashion, setting the scene for proposed recommendations. Strong and focused evidence-based argument that demonstrates an understanding of key concepts, with an excellent understanding assessment practice and the wider implications on, policy, pedagogy and equity
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/ 15 pts
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Alignment with theory
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10 to >7.5 pts
High Distinction
A body of appropriate research on the topic is identified and scrutinised in a critical, comprehensive manner. The recommended changes to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity are justified and supported by a wide range of appropriate literature in a critical, comprehensive manner. In-depth and insightful ideas are drawn from the literature
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/ 10 pts
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Clear and concisely articulated implementation strategies
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5 to >4.5 pts
High Distinction
Assignment is well organised with a logical and clear structure; it adheres to the word limits; Writing is precise, concise and coherent; no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors are identified. Insightful connections are made between the cited literature, and these are drawn together coherently Academic writing style is outstanding
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/ 5 pts
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Use of appropriate APA referencing
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5 to >4.5 pts
Full marks
In-text and end-of-text APA referencing is accurate with next to no errors identified
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/ 5 pts
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/ pts
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Part 2
ASSESSMENT RATIONALE
This assessment is designed to build upon the work undertaken in The Report on the critical analysis of the recommendations. You will demonstrate that you can apply your understanding of the research literature to inform assessment practices and look at their wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity.
REQUIREMENTS
The Media Presentation will critically review
one
challenge of implementing a change to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this task, you will demonstrate that you are able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of and critically examine the intended and unintended consequences of assessment practices for students, teachers and schools
- critically examine the messages that formal and informal assessment practices communicate to students, parents and others about what and who is valued in an educational setting.
- explore and analyse how students can be empowered and enabled through assessment pedagogies that foreground student ownership of learning.
- examine and critique the contribution that digital technologies can make to advancing quality and equity in assessment.
RESOURCES
Use APA 7th Referencing in this assessment. Refer to the ECU referencing guides for assistance
Media Presentation
Critically reviewonechallenge of implementing a change to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity
Critical Review
- Critically reviewonechallenge of implementing a recommendation identified in the report on assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity. This will include an informed critique of the issues and practices identified in your case study, drawing on your knowledge of current literature to critically examine the policies, practices and data literacy impacted.
Structure your presentation
- Your video presentation must includefivenarrated 'slides' with information, points, graphic representations etc.
- The presentation mustnotexceedthree (3) minutes.
- The presentation must also include a video of you speaking, where you speak to your research, thinking and proposals.
- Allow plenty of time before submission to accommodate any troubleshooting required for the recording of your video.
Possible Slide Structure
Introduction (1 slide)
- What is the challenge identified case study context?
- Briefly summarise relevant literature.
- Introduce the strategy to address the challenge.
Main Body (2 slides)
- Critical review/implications on assessment practices and wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity
Conclusion (1 slide)
References (final slide/screen)
- Use APA7 referencing guidelines.
MARKING CRITERIA: Media Presentation (20%)
Criterion 1 (10 Marks): Critically assesses one challenge of implementing a change to assessment practices and the wider implications on policy, pedagogy and equity.
Criterion 2 (5 marks): Presentation – Visual.
Criterion 3 (5 marks): Presentation – Oral.
For more information, refer to the rubric below.
For more information, refer to the rubric below.
Assessment 2:Report
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Points
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Critically assesses one
challenge of
implementing a
change to assessment
practices and the
wider implications on
policy, pedagogy and
equity.
10 points
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Critical, assess one challenge.
The challenge and strategies
proposed are thoughtfully
grounded in a wide range of
appropriate research-based
information. The challenge
and strategies proposed
demonstrates a sophisticated
engagement with and
understanding of the unit
content. Ideas, language and
concepts are used correctly,
thoughtfully and precisely.
The challenge and the
strategies’ proposed are in the
best cases rigorous and
nuanced. (10-8)
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/10 pts
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Presentation visual
component
5 points
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5 to >4 pts
Full marks
Professional, visually appealing, and strongly effective. Presentation was easy to read and follow. Utilized creativity in use of fonts, headings, colours, and white space. Organisation of information is logical. which enhance the presentation. Adhered to slide limit. (No errors, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure) are identified. Consistently and precisely uses accurate referencing, standard, using APA7 TH referencing. Next to no errors identified.
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/ 5 pts
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Presentation oral component
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5 to >4 pts
High Distinction
Consistently communicates the purpose. Presentation is focused and clear all the time. Communicates ideas in a way that engages audience effectively. Using appropriate volume all the time. Formal speech is used, and timing meets requirements
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/ 5 pts
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