Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in Higher Education
Contemporary Global Perspectives
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Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in Higher Education presents a comprehensive and global study of the latest advancements in Higher Education (HE), featuring contributions from diverse disciplines and international views on innovations in assessment, student experience and professional development.
Critical issues such as how to develop student and staff assessment and feedback literacy, and the use of authentic and formative assessment are discussed. Chapters address quality issues, as well as deliberating the impact of COVID-19 and how it has changed strategies, modes of delivery, and assessment practices, which can be adapted beyond the pandemic. Student experience and the ways in which HE institutions are facilitating students’ transitions, progressions, mental health and retention are considered. The book concludes by focusing on the innovative approaches adopted by HE institutions to support the ongoing professional development of staff, which is arguably the cornerstone of innovation.
Part 1: Innovations in Assessment and Feedback in Higher Education
- Chapter 1. A pandemic legacy: Adapting new modes of Teaching Practicum assessment for student teachers in early and primary schools in Malta – Narrative perspectives from six examiners; Josephine Deguara and Josephine Milton
- Chapter 2. Improving student engagement through employer-focused assessment; Wilfrid Flanda
- Chapter 3. Building assessment literacy and collaboration skills through group assessment in Midwifery Education; Christopher Little and Jodie Preston
- Chapter 4. Subjectivity and agency in initial teacher education: The role of authentic assessment; Conor Mellon and Yvonne Emmett
- Chapter 5. Walking a tightrope: Using formative feedback to support independent and self-directed learning; Edwin Rajah, Waruni Hewage, and Asanthika Imbulpitiya
- Part 2: Innovations in Student Experience in Higher Education
- Chapter 6. The future development of pedagogical innovations in the development of professional learning during and after teacher education: A scoping review; Yanxin Shao and Yanmin Zhao
- Chapter 7. The impact of student voice in dynamically influencing teaching practice and curriculum design; Claire Stocks, David Wooff, and Dawne Irving-Bell
- Chapter 8. Personalising student retention and success through employing recent graduates as student success officers; Luke Millard, Noelle McAra, Jan Law, Euan Dempster, and Lee Hutchison
- Chapter 9. Everyone matters: How targeted contextualised study support increases continuation rates; Julie Warden, Thomas J. Robshaw, and Maria Azmanova
- Chapter 10. Finding home away from home: Exploring postgraduate students’ sense of belonging at a UK University; Min Hooi Yong, Gladson Chikwa, and Javairia Rehman
- Part 3: Innovations in Professional Development in Higher Education
- Chapter 11. Coaching as a potent tool for personal and professional development in higher education; Catherine Best
- Chapter 12. Addressing the professional development needs of the Community of Practice facilitator; Frances Boylan, Melanie R. Brown, and Jennifer Harvey
- Chapter 13. Developing and enabling educators: An Open Education and Pedagogy of Care approach to design and deliver a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP); Javiera Atenas and Jo Trowsdale
- Part 4: Scholarly Case Studies
- Chapter 14. Case 1: Reflecting on assessment and feedback strategies in the Foundation Year Psychology Programme; Yue Yue
- Chapter 15. Case 2: Shaping global citizens: Developing intercultural competence through summer volunteer programmes; Nayiri Keshishi and Shelini Surendran
- Chapter 16. Case 3: Digital Badges in Higher Education: Next Steps; Susannah Donkor
In this comprehensive edited volume, the experiences and perspectives of a range of experienced Higher Education (HE) practitioners from across the globe coalesce around the theme of ‘innovation’. The book takes a threefold focus on the value of authentic assessment, formative feedback and assessment literacy in developing student agency and independence; relational approaches for enhancing student experience, sense of belonging and ensuring responsiveness in curricula; and, thirdly, the value of compassionate and person-centered professional development for educators. The book is a must read for all HE educators looking for creative inspiration and fresh ideas for building inclusive and empathic HE curricula and practices.
This book is a timely contribution to the increasingly complex higher education sector. It presents a well-curated exploration of how innovation in assessment, student support, and professional development can drive meaningful change in teaching and learning. What sets this book apart is its global, practice-informed perspective, drawing on a wide range of institutional and cultural contexts to offer strategies that speak directly to educators, academic developers, and policy-makers alike. Whether through formative feedback, student voice, or professional learning communities, the book offers inspiration and practical ideas for enhancing teaching and learning in sustainable and impactful ways. A must-read for those seeking to rethink and reenergize learning and teaching in higher education.
This volume, Innovations in Assessment, Student Experiences and Professional Development in Higher Education, offers a compelling and timely collection of global perspectives that speak to the evolving landscape of higher education. The chapters are rich in practice-based insights, critical reflections, and innovative approaches that will inspire educators, researchers, and policy-makers alike. A valuable contribution to ongoing conversations about assessment, student engagement, and professional growth in diverse academic contexts.
Gladson Chikwa is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Josephine Deguara is Senior a Lecturer in Early Childhood and Primary Education at the University of Malta.
Edwin Rajah is a Principal Lecturer at Otago Polytechnic (Auckland Campus) where he teaches Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, and Research Methods.
Yanmin Zhao is Lecturer and a Programme Coordinator for the Doctor of Education course at the Graduate School of the Education University of Hong Kong.