Authentic assessment in higher education

Assessing a student’s knowledge and skills in ways that reflect real-world contexts offers dynamic learning experiences and prepares students for future work scenarios. Many argue that this kind of assessment nurtures the transferable skills demanded by employers in a rapidly changing job market. Educators from a range of disciplines now seek innovative ways to incorporate such soft skills into assessment design. This collection reflects those efforts, featuring guidance on getting started with low-stakes assessments, building relationships and collaborating effectively with industry and planning relevant events that engage students.

A student speaking to a teacher in a bright office decorated wiht plants

How IOs transform assessment – and how to implement them

Interactive orals shift testing from memorisation to meaningful dialogue, reducing anxiety and building confidence in diverse learners. Read how they increase inclusivity and how to implement them across disciplines

Popi Sotiriadou , Dani Logan-Fleming

Griffith University, Torrens University