Promoting students’ understanding of assessment (marking and feedback) at key transition points within the programme

What happens?

At the transition points within the programme (induction; L4 to L5; L5 to L6) students will be led through a session which supports them in understanding the increased academic expectations and the Department’s approach to providing them with feedback and feedforward. This is also an opportunity to ‘manage’ students’ expectations and understanding of what constitutes ‘fair’ marking and ‘useful’ comments (NSS questions).

What is the likely impact?

Students are supported in preparing for or anticipating the changes in expectations between levels. Their academic outcomes should then be improved.

For more information about the impact of this strategy please contact:                          Nichola Callander (Assistant Head of Department) [email protected]

[SOURCE: BA (Hons) Working with Children 5-11].