Glossary

collaborative learning: Collaborative learning is the result of a small group co-operating together. Collaborative learning assessments emphasise both interdependence and individual responsibility and accountability. Collaborative learning as an educational approach is based on the idea that learning is a social act.
Collaborative leaning assessments create opportunities for students to engage in subject specific discussions with peers; assimilate multiple views to deepen knowledge and promote critical thinking; and develop effective communication, teamwork and cross cultural awareness skills.
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community engagement: There is no commonly agreed definition of community engagement, and many definitions of the term exist.
However, it seems that in simplified terms community engagement is a strategic process of working collaboratively with community groups to address issues that impact the well-being of those groups.
The goal of community engagement is to better engage the community to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes, processes, relationships, discourse, decision-making, or implementation.
To be successful, community engagement must encompass strategies and processes that are sensitive to the community-context.
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creative: Assessment tasks that have an inventive, imagination centred and innovative focus or component.
Often used in artistic fields such as film, art or literature, this assessment type enhances student’s ability to communicate effectively both textually and visually.
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creative writing: An assessment piece focused on writing which displays imagination or invention. Typically consisting of fiction or poetry, it is often contrasted with academic, technical or journalistic writing. Creative writing expresses ideas, emotions and thoughts in an open, rather than factual or critical, manner.
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critical analysis: An assessment task requiring a student to critically evaluate data (e.g. literature, media, qualitative/quantitative results). This process is often shaped by a set enquiry, question or debate that relates directly to course content and has been guided/posited by the instructor.
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critical reflection: Critical reflections ask students to go beyond a mere description and to reflect critically (i.e. give their viewpoint or judgment). Students can be asked to critically reflect on a range of things such as such as a specific learning experience (such as a work placement, lecture or reading), media item, or event. Critical reflections can be completed in writing, or as oral presentations, performances or other artistic pieces.
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digital storytelling: A method of communicating ideas, experiences, or research findings using digital media such as video, audio, images, animation, or interactive content. In assessment, students may create a digital story to demonstrate understanding, reflection, or knowledge application.
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discussion prompt: Course content (e.g. reading) provided to students ahead of time to act as a prompt for discussion. Assessment using discussion prompts can be used to reward students who prepare for class discussion.
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editing: The process of reviewing and revising work to improve its clarity, accuracy, structure, and presentation. In assessments, editing may involve correcting errors, refining arguments, and ensuring academic and formatting requirements are met.
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