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Peer-led Class Engagement Activities

Identity verified, 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
High security
Identity verified, Sequence
Personalised Multimedia Portfolio

Group

Personalised Multimedia Portfolio

Students complete an intensive field project (7-10 days) to produce a professional portfolio of authentic digital and/or written works. Fieldwork involves a course trip to an overseas location or high profile domestic event (e.g. 2014 G20 Summit). Students research and prepare proposals/pitches prior to fieldwork in consultation with course coordinator/s.

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Medium security
Group
Policy Submission

Group, 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
Medium security
Group, Peer-assessed
Poster and discussion

Peer-assessed, Sequence

Poster and discussion

Students choose a specific theory, or theoretical perspective, and apply this to an object analysis (of a cultural object, practice, or phenomena). This analysis is to be presented in the format of a poster. Students field questions from staff and students in relation to their poster during a roaming exhibition stanalysis (of a cultural object, practice, or phenomena). This analysis is to be presented in the format of a poster. Students field questions from staff and students in relation to their poster during a roaming exhibition style Q&A.

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Medium security
Peer-assessed, Sequence
Practical Activity Facilitation

Identity verified

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
High security
Identity verified
Practical In-class Quiz

Identity verified

Practical In-class Quiz

Short (15-20 minutes) in-class practical quizzes in which students rotate around a room of artefacts. Designed to teach and test practical skills and/or the practical application of knowledge, these quizzes are most effectively administered intermittently (2-6 per semester) to test cumulative knowledge and to provide regular feedback on their learning.

Second year, Third year
Class size of 10-20
High security
Identity verified
Practical Industry Relevant Investment Report & Model

Work-related, Group, Sequence

Practical Industry Relevant Investment Report & Model

This assessment is based on the work that a typical 1st year to 5th year graduate would do as an investment analyst. They are required to work in a team of four and complete extensive research and analysis of a company, it's industry and competitors. Then develop a rigorous financial model to value the company and write an in depth report for an investment committee to recommend buying or selling this investment.

Second year
Class size of 100-500
Medium security
Work-related, Group, Sequence
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
Sequence
Presentation of Basic Mixed Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) Research

Group

Presentation of Basic Mixed Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) Research

In this assessment students are asked to collect and analyse some basic qualitative and quantitative data from a site of their choosing, and then present their findings. Students are asked to choose a site to collect their data (examples of sites can be provided but they can also be given freedom to choose one that is not listed in the examples). They are then asked to design a research question, collect some basic quantitative data and qualitative data that relates to the themes of the course, conduct some basic analysis (in the case of quantitative typically just some frequencies), link their findings to existing academic literature, and present their findings in their tutorial.

First year
Class size of 80-100
Medium security
Group
Presentation on course text with questions

Identity verified, Hurdle

Presentation on course text with questions

In this assessment item students are asked to do a brief presentation on a character or theme from a course text. They are then asked questions (that they have not seen prior to the assessment) about the text and other course material. Both the presentation and question answers must be given in French. The task is designed to assess their comprehension of the course material and their fluency and spontaneity in French.

Third year
Class size of 20-40
High security
Identity verified, Hurdle