The document discusses using formative assessment to develop a deep approach to student learning. It outlines how the institution was previously using summative assessment and passive learning approaches. It then describes new formative assessment techniques being used, including weekly written tests with feedback the following week, and one-on-one essay discussions. Measures of success so far include evidence of deeper student understanding on tests and higher quality work on exams and assignments. Next steps discussed are focus groups and exploring students' approaches to learning and associated factors.

1. Developing a Deep Approach to Learning
Through the Use of Formative Assessment
Dr Susan Scrafton
Foundation Centre

2. Outline
•Background
•Using formative assessment
•Measures of success
•Next steps
•Comments and suggestions

3. Background
Students’ behaviour
•Memorising
•Reproducing
•Fixed body of knowledge
•Passive reception
NSS
• Dissatisfaction with assessment
and feedback
PGCAP
•Deep and surface
approaches – students
intentions towards the task
affects level of
understanding
•Assessment drives student
learning
•Feedback most significant
factor

4. Using Formative Assessment
Weekly tests
•Previously 5-10 min quick fire end of session
•Now 15 mins written test
•Feedback provided following week
•No model answers
•Students to correct own work
•Listen to other students answers
•Students can challenge marks
Essay
•One-to-one dialogue
•Students make own notes on transcript

5. Measures of Success
•Tests – deeper understanding
•Exams and assignments – higher quality of work
•MEQ – high scores and positive comments
•Lesson observations – effective learning
•Anecdotes- significant factor

6. Next steps
•Focus group
•Approaches to learning
•Associated factors

7. Comments and Suggestions
Welcomed