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
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
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
Peer-led Class Engagement Activities

Sequence

Peer-led Class Engagement Activities

Designed as a low weighted, in-class activity to increase student engagement and to foster skills in facilitation and leadership, this assessment sees students take on the role of leading various small activities. These may include preparing the learning environment, facilitating a class warm-up activity, or hosting a mid-class break.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Sequence
Problem Based Learning Workshop Activities

Team or Group based

Problem Based Learning Workshop Activities

Underpinned by a problem-based learning pedagogy (PBL), this assessment sees students attend weekly workshops where they are presented with a scenario based on weekly course content (and related to a contemporary, real-world issue). Students work in small groups to formulate a response or solution to the problem/s, discussed in class.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 40-60
Open
Team or Group based
Pair-Interview

Team or Group based

Pair-Interview

Designed as part of an active, applied learning pedagogy, this assessment sees students conduct a live interview or conversation with a peer, with the aim of demonstrating their proficiency in a relevant practical skill or piece of theoretical knowledge. Although performed in pairs, students are marked individually for their contributions.

First year
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Team or Group based
Public Presentation

Assessment method

Public Presentation

Students travel to a relevant cultural institution or public space (e.g. gallery, museum, landmark), imagining they are appointed as industry experts, curators, attachés or tour guides. In groups, each student delivers a brief presentation on an assigned piece (e.g. artwork, artefact, or monument) so as to replicate professional presentation contexts.

Second year, Third year
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Genre Writing and Recital/Presentation

Assessment method

Genre Writing and Recital/Presentation

Students write a 1500 – 2000 word document (in a form decided by the convenor) in the language being taught. This is paired with an oral presentation based on the written piece. Students are assessed on grammatical proficiency and their ability to conform to stylistic conventions of the written genre.

Third year
Class size of 40-60
Open
Funding Pitch

Team or Group based

Funding Pitch

This authentic assessment sees students collaborate to prepare and present a 5-minute pitch aimed at a hypothetical funding body. The imagined context is that this will precede a hypothetical five thousand dollar grant application for a product or project relevant to a specific disciplinary content or area of professional practice.

Second year, Third year
Class size of 40-60
Open
Team or Group based