https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh Marking & Assessment Policy with David Anderson en-us 2017-09-12 13:26:50 UTC 2025-10-02 19:23:43 UTC hello@padlet.com modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187499634 Assessments can vary from 10,000 word dissertations to short essays. Some broadcasting assignments can take three hours to grade, yet all these assessment types are subject to the same turn around time]]> 2017-09-14 11:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187499634 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187502748 Any changes should take into account the fact that small modules with one member of staff could represent just as much work as that facing a number of staff on a larger module]]> 2017-09-14 11:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187502748 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187502887 Where did the 15 days come from? If it is not a sector standard, is it the most common turn around time?]]> 2017-09-14 11:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187502887 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187503083 Does everyone assume these are 15 working days or is there variation in interpretation?]]> 2017-09-14 11:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187503083 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187503209 We need to consider any changes in the wider university context, for example, as aligning with exam boards etc]]> 2017-09-14 11:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187503209 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504047 We assume working days, but the students don't always. Some students will chase, complain, and have even fed back that they want to see staff penalised for late feedback (they see it as unfair when they are penalised for late hand in)]]> 2017-09-14 11:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504047 dprichard3 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504111 2017-09-14 11:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504111 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504137 2017-09-14 11:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504137 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504195 Some universities have 2 week turnaround...

]]> 2017-09-14 11:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504195 dprichard3 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504207


]]> 2017-09-14 11:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504207 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504259 With difficulty! Work as close to 15 days as possible with informed extensions to students. ]]> 2017-09-14 11:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504259 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504336 Is this process not already in place for exam boards- e.g. you receive feedback after the board?]]> 2017-09-14 11:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504336 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504404 2017-09-14 11:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504404 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504424 Gather evidence from other institutions that support longer turnarounds. Does it affect student satisfaction there? Does it impact negatively on quality?]]> 2017-09-14 11:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504424 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504509 Maybe something like a reading week but for assessment marking time?]]> 2017-09-14 11:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504509 dprichard3 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504606 2017-09-14 11:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504606 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504621 Unsure but would be good to know if this is a standard across University sector or not]]> 2017-09-14 11:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504621 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504629 With difficulty. Routinely overrun 15 days, keep students informed.]]> 2017-09-14 11:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504629 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504634 Discussion has focussed on quantity, but often it is about quality, such as generic points which will help them to improve in time for their next assignment. Small corrections are not necessarily helpful- focus on feed forward]]> 2017-09-14 11:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504634 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504702 Not just how we define the 15 days in terms of working days but also how this is managed in terms of workflow particularly with group of marking staff who are all part time. 15 days = 3 weeks for FT staff but a lot longer for 0.5PT]]> 2017-09-14 11:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504702 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504718 Our department is trialling specifying feedback times on the coursework dates sheet, including where staff may go over 15 days]]> 2017-09-14 11:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504718 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504989 Consistency is really important-we need to ensure markers are marking to the brief and interpreting this in the same way
Some areas have module team meetings where sample papers are discussed-sounds like best practice to me.]]> 2017-09-14 11:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187504989 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505009 Do all staff understand formative assessment and the significance of feedback? Covered on PGCE-HET]]> 2017-09-14 11:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505009 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505275 If we are moving to turnitin and online assessment, is using automated responses and rubrics "good feedback?"]]> 2017-09-14 11:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505275 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505295 Also take into account length/type of Feedback, other staff responsibilities, ]]> 2017-09-14 11:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505295 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505470 Outsourcing marking to graduate students. Frees time for lecturers to do all the rest. ]]> 2017-09-14 11:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187505470 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506335 2017-09-14 11:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506335 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506781 We have largely focussed on summative assessment period- but should we be thinking more about formative assessment?]]> 2017-09-14 11:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506781 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506883 Can use individual tutorial meetings to request students go through their own assessment feedback in order to discuss in tutorial]]> 2017-09-14 11:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/187506883 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190717252 I would support proposal for longer maximum turn around times for larger class sizes ]]> 2017-09-25 08:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190717252 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190720329 2017-09-25 08:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190720329 modwyer1 https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190720473 'Failing' to meet 15 days impacts on student satisfaction]]> 2017-09-25 08:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/modwyer1/145fvqze8wuh/wish/190720473