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Authentic assessment
Assesses students using tasks that mirror those they might undertake as professionals or citizens through choice of purpose, format, intended audience, resources, and collaborative or student-designed elements.
Case Studies
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Case Study Examples

Greening the campus - Implementing change through interdisciplinary ‘real-world’ projects






This case study explores the use of real-world projects with interdisciplinary and intercultural groups.






Three modules using authentic assessment in the form of consultancy reports aimed at real clients


Assessment and Feedback as part of a developmental process.

Using authentic assessment and outreach activity to upskill students studying Portuguese




Beyond assessment: how students are sharing their experiences of language learning and cultural diversity in local schools.

Imagination takes Command: students as agents of civic engagement






Developing student attributes through real world urban regeneration projects

Embedding employability in the mathematics curriculum






How real-world projects enhanced students’ understanding of their discipline and improved their employability.

Environmental Planning and Management Project: Client led Group Projects






This case study focuses on a module that facilitates learning through the process of environmental consultancy.