C: Learning Outcomes and Assessment
Q2 Do the learning outcomes and the module level conform to the generic level descriptors?
The proposed level (0, 1, 2, 3, M, etc.) should be determined in relation to the agreed A.U. level descriptors; see appendix 1.
Q3 Please list the Learning Outcomes
Please use the standard format ‘On completion of this module, students should be able to' followed by a numerical list of learning outcomes. The list need not necessarily be in order of importance; it is helpful for the outcomes to be numbered to facilitate a response to the question on how they are linked to methods of assessment. Normally 3- 8 learning outcomes might be specified for a 10 credit module.
Q4 Please give length of examination, details of course work and percentage weighting of each and explain how each learning outcome is linked to the methods of assessment.
Assessment refers to all means by which students' progress through and performance in a module are measured. Both formative and summative assessment are relevant. Please use the tabular format provided.
Example
| Type of assessment | % weighting | Learning Outcome(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment: | 2 hour written exam Coursework Essay of 2000 words Oral presentation |
50% 30% 20% |
1,2,3 & 5 1,2,3 & 5 1,3 & 4 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | 2 hour examination only | 100% | 1,2,3 & 5 |
Semester Assessment:
refers to summative coursework throughout the semester and formal examinations at the end of a semester.
- The mode(s) of assessment to be used should be specified, i.e. unseen examination, (essay, short answer, multiple choice, etc.). and coursework (oral, portfolio, performance, essay, etc.,).
- All components of summative assessment should be included as a percentage contribution to the total assessment. This is vital in monitoring the assessment/credit weighting relationship and student workload. If the learning outcomes describe a student centred learning approach with a group based approach but the assessment is predominantly unseen exams, an incompatibility will be detected.
Supplementary Assessment:
refers to re-sit opportunities, ensure that this refers to both when the re-sit will be available and what sort of assessment it will be. It might be a repeat (in terms of mode rather than content) of the semester examinations, or it may be coursework based or a mix of coursework and exams.
An outcome that was listed in response to the previous question but is not to be formally assessed need not be referred to here.