examination feedback maximum impact, minimum cost? paul l. latreille seminar january 24 th 2011
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Examination FeedbackMaximum Impact, Minimum Cost?
Paul L. Latreille
SeminarJanuary 24th 2011
What’s the point of
feedback?
Value for learning• Explains basis of mark• Identifies weaknesses (knowledge & skills)• Identifies strengths (knowledge & skills)• Gives specific guidance for improving future performance• Clarifies understanding • Helps students adjust to HE / subject specific expectations (&
increases transparency of assessment)• Encourages confidence & motivation
Law School student survey
Awareness of feedback opportunities
Written coursework feedback 90%Formative assessment 79%Individual sessions with personal tutors 49%Examination reports 31%
Law School student survey
Students’ use of feedback opportunities
Written coursework feedback 80%Formative assessment 62%Individual sessions with personal tutors 28%Examination reports 23%
Law School student survey
Types of feedback students would find helpful
Suggested solutions to coursework & exams80%
Suggested solutions to seminar questions62%
Individual sessions with module tutor28%
Group sessions in seminars & lectures23%
Law School student surveyExam feedback – student comments
Law School student surveyStudents want guided practice
Law School student surveyStudents want individual feedback
Law School student survey
Factors affecting assessment support for student learning (Gibbs, 2006)