Exploring the Context and Challenges of Higher Education Assessment

The landscape of higher education assessment has evolved significantly over the years, presenting both enduring and emerging challenges. This keynote explores the complexities of assessment practices within higher education institutions and the difficulty of balancing what is considered ‘best practice’ assessment with the practicalities of teaching in higher education. Historical trends will be discussed and persistent issues identified in order to gain a better understanding of how assessment has evolved.
This keynote is intended to start a conversation around the evolving nature of assessment and practical approaches to enhance the accuracy, fairness, and relevance of assessing student learning in higher education. We encourage attendees to continue this conversation over the course of the conference and as they return to their home institutions.