Holliman, Andrew; Politimou, Aikaterini Nina; Feng, Leshi; Bao, Menglong; Chiu, Tszyau; Yang, Yuqing; Abbott, Nicola; (2023) Students as Co-creators of an Online Assessment and Feedback Resource. Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change , 9 (1)

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The provision of high-quality assessment and feedback is integral to effective teaching and learning. However, it remains that students (certainly at university) are often least satisfied with assessment and feedback relative to other aspects of their experience. In the present study, we provide the first evaluation of a newly developed “Assessment Hub” (which included a range of innovative assessment and feedback resources): this was co-conceived and co-created by university students and their programme teams (i.e., university staff). An anonymous survey derived from a self-selective sample of undergraduate students revealed that the “Hub” was found to be clear and accessible, leading to a better understanding of assessment, marking criteria, and feedback, and supported student confidence towards completing assignments. Moreover, thematic analysis of open-ended survey responses identified three superordinate themes: Cognitive Benefits and Enhanced Understanding; Emotional Benefits: Raised Confidence and Reduced Anxiety; and Optimising the Range and Delivery of Resources. Taken together, the findings indicate that the “Hub” was successful in achieving its aims: to be a clear, supportive, and developmental assessment and feedback resource for students. Moreover, there would appear to be great benefit in involving students as partners/co-creators in the development and provision of assessment and feedback resources.

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