Assessment Studio

Assessment Studio (AS) offers UCT teaching and learning staff an opportunity to work in a supportive community to develop and refine assessment activities and practices in their course.

During AS, we introduce key concepts underpinning assessment design and literacy, and encourage attendees to:

• Create or refine plans, processes and materials for assessment and grading,
• Share sound and caring practices,
• Identify existing strengths,
• Support engagement and interpretation of UCT’s assessment policy, and
• Nurture their assessment literacy  

AS is tailored for any staff member with some control or interest in course assessment, aiming to enact change within their course context. AS specifically focuses on enhancing assessment practices, while alternative offerings cater to those with a general interest in assessment literacy but lacking influence over course assessment.  

Assessment Studio consists of

• An asynchronous online component: Participants have an opportunity to engage with each and collectively reflect on their assessment practices
• Face-to-Face Studio Day 1: The AS group meets in-person for a structured, guided workshop engagement with their initial design plans
• Refinement and review time
• Face-to-Face Studio Day 2: The AS group meets in-person for a structured, guided workshop engagement to further develop and refine participants’ assessment 

Following this, there are additional opportunities to pilot, research and publish, with the support of the Assessment Studio team, on the basis of your participation.  

AS starts in May with the following components:

• Part 1 (Semester 1, Term 2) Online component - 13 May – Participants have an opportunity to engage with each and collectively reflect on their assessment practices.
• Studio Day 1 – 21 May - 9:30-13:00 The AS group meets in-person for a structured, guided workshop engagement with their initial design plans.
• 22 May – 10 June Refinement and review time.
• Studio Day 2 – 11 June (Winter school Day 1) - 9:30-13:00 The AS group meets in-person for a structured, guided workshop engagement to further develop and refine participants’ assessment.
• Part 2 (Semester 2 – August to November 2024)
• Pilot and/or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Part 3 (Consolidation – Dates to be confirmed)
• Reflective interviews with participants. Participants may volunteer their Interviews to be part of a podcast.
• Part 4 (Nov 2024 ---> March 2025)
• Transform interview transcripts to case studies for possible publication