Criterion 3

Indicative standards by criteria

Criterion 3 | Assessment and giving feedback to students on their learning

To demonstrate this criterion you should provide evidence of good practice in the design and execution of assessment tasks, alignment of assessment with the desired learning outcomes and provide appropriate and timely feedback.Good practice may be demonstrated across any or all of the full range of teaching contexts. Where possible you should demonstrate how you have shown leadership or influenced others.

Good practice in relation to this criterion might include demonstration of:
• Support for students to develop and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes and educational principles
• Provision of constructive and timely feedback
• Clearly stated assessment requirements/criteria
• Design of assessment tasks closely linked to the unit objectives
•Design of assessment tasks that build cumulatively towards a capstone outcome
• Use a variety of assessment tasks
• Design of assessment for authentic learning
• Innovation in the design and execution of assessment

Note: Indicators in Bold up to Lecturer B should be considered as minimum standards. Indicators in Bold above Lecturer B should be considered as key signals to build a case for promotion where the contribution is in teaching. The indicators not in bold are to illustrate other activities and evidence that can be used to demonstrate achievement.

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Criterion 3: Assessment and giving feedback to students on their learning
Design and execution of assessment tasks that are aligned with student learning outcomes and the provision of appropriate and timely feedback
Lecturer (A)	Lecturer (B)	Senior Lecturer (C)	Associate Professor (D)	Professor (E)
Supports students to develop and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes Timely feedback is provided to students For relevant student survey items, average or above average scores for two consecutive years and in all units taught e.g. • The assessment requirements were clearly stated • The assessment tasks were closely linked to the unit objectives • I receive constructive feedback that assists my learning • I receive feedback in time to help me improve	Assessment tasks are well designed to assess the intended learning outcomes Supports students to develop and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes A variety of assessment tasks are used Provides students with clear assessment criteria Provides students with timely and consequential feedback Innovation in assessment in units/degree programs For relevant student survey items, average or above average scores for two consecutive years and in all units taught	Meets the requirements for Level B and Innovation in assessment in units/degree programs Provides leadership in the moderation, planning and delivery of unit and course assessment Monitors and changes assessment practices to improve student learning outcomes Monitors the quality of student learning outcomes (including English language proficiency) Assessment and grading of postgraduate theses and projects	Meets the requirements for Level C and Provides leadership in the moderation, planning and delivery of course and degree assessment Successful coordination, support, supervision and management of assessment, standards and feedback to students Successful engagement and demonstration of appropriate knowledge of effective assessment practices Assessment and grading of postgraduate theses and projects	Meets the requirements for Level D and Establishes effective organisational policies and/or strategies in the support, supervision and management of assessment, standards and feedback for students Successful leadership/ mentoring of individuals and/or teams leading to enhanced assessment, standards and moderation
Indicative evidence
Unit/Course outline with assessment tasks and marking criteria Student surveys and feedback to students on response/outcomes Student feedback from focus groups Extracts from a number of units/courses showing variety of assessment tasks Feedback from course coordinator on assessment tasks and student outcomes. Examples of innovative assessment tasks Examples of standards of student learning Data evidencing impact of assessment innovation Use of learning analytics Feedback on role in establishing moderation and standards practices Examples of examiner reports and/or independently moderated student work Peer review of course assessment and response to review Examples of policies, practices and their implementation Peer recognition of leadership role and achievements