Building Fair Assessments: Grading Student Performance with Confidence

Are you looking to enhance your assessment practices and ensure fair, reliable grading? Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip higher education professionals with the tools and knowledge to create and implement effective assessment strategies. This workshop focuses on key assessment forms including oral exams, theses, term papers, and presentations. Participants will delve into the critical processes of assessment design in higher education, emphasizing their impact on student learning. Participants will explore essential criteria such as validity and fairness and examine the concept of constructive alignment in developing assessments that are both effective and equitable. Further, we will address common grading biases and errors and guide you through creating effective grading rubrics. The session will also cover learning-oriented assessment strategies, focusing on how to provide constructive feedback as a vital component of the assessment process. Additionally, participants will discuss ways to foster self-regulation among students through thoughtful assessment practices. By the end of this interactive workshop, participants be equipped with practical strategies to enhance their assessment techniques and grade with greater confidence.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to

• analyze assessment methods in relation to the principles of constructive alignment, reliability, objectivity, and validity.
• evaluate potential biases and errors in grading processes and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• create comprehensive grading rubrics for various assessment types, including oral exams, theses, term papers, and presentations.
• apply effective feedback techniques to support student learning throughout the assessment process.