Examination Feedback Maximum Impact, Minimum Cost? Paul L. Latreille Seminar January 24 th 2011.

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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

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What’s the point of

feedback?

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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

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Law School student survey

Awareness of feedback opportunities

Written coursework feedback 90%Formative assessment 79%Individual sessions with personal tutors 49%Examination reports 31%

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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%

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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%

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Law School student surveyExam feedback – student comments

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Law School student surveyStudents want guided practice

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Law School student surveyStudents want individual feedback

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Law School student survey

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Factors affecting assessment support for student learning (Gibbs, 2006)