Inclusive Assessment in Practice Conference: Call for Papers

INCLUSIVE ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE CONFERENCE
​MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014, 10.30-4.00
Plymouth University  
 
**Call for Abstracts: deadline – 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2014**
 
 
Assessment is a critical and evolving practice as universities respond to the changing needs of students in Higher Education (HE). Inclusive assessment practices improve the opportunities for students to demonstrate they have achieved their learning outcomes without compromising academic or professional standards (Waterfield and West, 2006). Inclusive assessment aims to ensure that all students have an equitable and supported assessment experience. The ‘A Marked Improvement’ HEA publication has established the agenda, this conference aims to share practice in more detail, what is possible, what is working?
 
This one day conference, hosted by the Pedagogic Research Institute and Observatory and in partnership with the HE Academy, will provide a forum to discuss and share the experience of academics and practitioners in inclusive assessment. Plymouth University is committed to providing inclusive assessment across the Institution and has developed a number of innovative practices to support staff in delivering inclusive assessment and examinations. Sharing these developments for colleagues to critique will form part of the conference agenda.
 
This call welcomes abstracts for workshops (60-90 mins), papers (20 mins) and posters that offer insights into inclusive assessment in all disciplines. Abstracts (500 words maximum) are sought that address inclusive assessment themes: 
 
• Changing the culture of assessment to be inclusive
• Inclusive assessment design and delivery in the disciplines
• Enhanced learning from assessment: feed-in, feed-forward and feedback
 
To submit an online abstract, please click here: deadline – 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2014 
 
Please note that while the conference is free to attend (lunch and refreshments provided), delegates are required to book and pay for their own travel and accommodation.
 
If you have any further queries or would like any additional information, please contact Adam Fisher (Manager of PedRIO) on 01752 588943 or email  adam.fisher@plymouth.ac.uk

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