Where can I find more about assessment?

There are many resources currently available if you would like to further develop your knowledge and expertise in relation to assessment. The following list is highly recommended.

Biggs, J. (2002). Aligning teaching and assessment to course objectives. Retrieved 18 October, 2004, from http://event.ua.pt/iched/main/invcom/p182.pdf

Chickering, A. W., & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. Retrieved 25 February, 2008, from http://www.csueastbay.edu/wasc/pdfs/End%20Note.pdf

Gibbs, G., & Simpson, C. (2004). Conditions under which assessment supports students' learning. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Retrieved 19 April, 2005, from http://www.open.ac.uk/fast/pdfs/Gibbs%20and%20Simpson%202004-05.pdf

James, R., McInnes, C., & Devlin, M. (2002). Assessing Learning in Australian Universities: Ideas Strategies and Resources for Quality in Student Assessment. Retrieved 5 January, 2004, from http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/assessinglearning/docs/AssessingLearning.pdf

Nicol, D. J., & Macfarlane-Dick, D. (2006). Formative assessment and self-regulated learning: A model and seven principles of good feedback practice. Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 199-218

Nightingale, P., Te Wiata, I., Toohey, S., Ryan, G., Hughes, C., & Magin, D. (1996). Assessing Learning in Universities. Retrieved 4 October, 2004, from http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/id235_assessing_learning_in_universities