5 Forms of assessment

'If we wish to discover the truth about an educational system, we must look into its assessment procedures,' said Derek Rowntree (Rowntree 1977: 1). This statement could with advantage be written in large letters over every lecturer's desk. The methods we use to assess students are one of the most critical of all influences on their learning.
(Ramsden, 2003, s. 67)

Contents of the module

When designing your microcredential courses, it's essential to choose assessment forms that not only accurately measure student learning but also align closely with the course's learning objectives. This module will guide you through the process of selecting the appropriate assessment types that fit within the framework of microcredentials, taking into account their asynchronous and online nature. By understanding the differences between formative and summative assessments, you will be able to create a balanced assessment strategy that supports continuous learning and provides reliable evaluations of student performance.