We are delighted to announce that our Researching Assessment Practices (RAP) team have been shortlisted in the Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year category of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMA) 2018.
The THELMAs are the only national awards honouring the full range of professional services and administrative talent within universities.
Led by Professor Carol Evans, the RAP team, including staff and students, have been recognised for developing assessment and feedback practices across the University, promoting:
- a research-informed approach to assessment feedback across the University
- a stance that ensures that all staff and student have access to the assessment feedback process
- shared understanding of principles underpinning effective assessment feedback
- authentic and relevant assessment which encourages students to adopt deep approaches to learning
- the enhancement of the quality of assessment and feedback at the University
Professor Evans commented:
“I am really delighted to see the valuable work of the RAP team being acknowledged at national level. The RAP community of practice is a very positive force for change. It is a privilege to work with such committed, talented, and supportive colleagues (staff and students) who never cease to amaze me with their creativity and endurance in striving to enhance assessment practices for the benefit of all.”
If you would like to join RAP or hear more about the initiative and on-going activities, please email [email protected].
Winners of the 10th THE Leadership and Management Awards will be announced on Thursday 21 June 2018.
The importance of the RAP team’s work can be found here, and a full story can be found here.
