e.g. fieldwork, primary data collection, mixed‑methods investigation, case‑based analysis, scenario‑based problem solving, diagnostic reasoning tasks

Student Panel Discussion

Team or Group based

Student Panel Discussion

Underscored by an immersive pedagogy focusing on 'co-generative dialogues' - collaborative discussions cultivated between students and instructors as the source of learning- this task positions students as co-teachers within a conversational Q&A style panel discussion of weekly readings. Students additionally submit a critical summary of weekly readings to corroborate marks.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Team or Group based
Short Article (The Conversation)

Assessment method

Short Article (The Conversation)

Following a larger essay assessment, students construct a 1000 word article on the same topic of their major assessment piece) intended for publication on the online platform The Conversation. This exercise introduces students to the challenge of writing for a specific audience, and communicating complex concepts with clarity and concision.

Third year
Class size of 60-80
Open
Reflective Presentation

Assessment method

Reflective Presentation

Akin to an oral exam, but with a pedagogical emphasis on reflexivity and relational education, this assessment sees students respond to a question or prompt via a reflexive presentation and a dialogue with course staff where they speak to salient elements of their learning in relation to course themes.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Reflective Workbook

Sequence

Reflective Workbook

This workbook technique uses progressive learning pedagogies to inform weekly activities that dynamically build on course content. Through formative and summative tasks, students complete one activity per week for the course duration. Feedback is regularly provided for formative tasks to enhance engagement and promote learning outcomes for higher-level summative tasks.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 60-80
Open
Sequence
Referencing and Critical Analysis

Assessment method

Referencing and Critical Analysis

Designed to teach foundational research skills, provide capabilities in critical analysis, and prepare students for a major research essay, this assessment sees students locate four scholarly sources via disciplinary databases or on-campus library collections. Students must judiciously select and correctly reference these sources, conducting critical analysis on one oanalysis, and prepare students for a major research essay, this assessment sees students locate four scholarly sources via disciplinary databases or on-campus library collections. Students must judiciously select and correctly reference these sources, conducting critical analysis on one oanalysis on one of these.

First year
Class size of 100-500
Open
Public Showcase Review

Assessment method

Public Showcase Review

Students visit a contemporary showcase relevant to their discipline (e.g. an art or museum exhibition, public speech, music or theatre production, etc.) and write a critical review in response. The appraisal should respond to key disciplinary issues introduced throughout the course), and mimic the tone of a specific industry publication.

Second year
Class size of 40-60
Open
Primary Research Portfolio and Report

Assessment method

Primary Research Portfolio and Report

Designed to introduce students to the practical and methodological aspects of undertaking primary research within a disciplinary context, this assessment sees students work with research participants to plan and conduct qualitative interviews to produce portfolio of fieldwork documents and a final research report.

Third year
Class size of 10-20
Open
Pre-Class Writing Exercise

Sequence

Pre-Class Writing Exercise

This assessment is part of a flipped classroom approach wherein students engage with content before designated class-time and are assessed to gauge formative comprehension. Students write and submit a short critical response to weekly material. These are brought to class and used as prompts for collegiate discussion and progressive improvement.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 40-60
Open
Sequence
Practical Activity Facilitation

Assessment method

Practical Activity Facilitation

This student-driven assessment is designed to promote confidence and competence in peer-led practical demonstration. It comprises a lesson plan or seminar notes, and a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration that aligns with a curriculum or discipline. Students showcase their demonstration to peers in class time and facilitate interactive participation and discussion.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 80-100
Secure
Policy Submission

Team or Group based, Peer-assessed

Policy Submission

This authentic assessment sees students work both individually and in small groups to produce a governmental policy submission. This scaffolded assessment includes a number of progressive tasks due throughout the semester, including a brief oral presentation, a draft policy proposal, a background and issues document, and the final policy submission.

Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 40-60
Secure
Team or Group based, Peer-assessed