Effective Assessment Series: From Criteria to Rubrics

Start Date

Fri, 2025-02-28 12:00

End Date

Wed, 2025-03-05 12:00

The "Effective Assessment Series: From Criteria to Rubrics" is a two-part professional development workshop for all staff involved in student learning. This series focuses on the essential components of criterion-referenced assessment (CRA) and rubric design to enhance student learning and success. Participants will gain valuable insights into establishing clear expectations and structured teaching methods. By providing effective tools and strategies, the series aims to foster individual student growth, improve feedback mechanisms, and contribute to better learning outcomes.

Date:	28 FEB & 05 MAR 2025 (FRI & WED)
Time:	12:30 – 13:45
Venue:	RM 6558 (Lift 27-28)
Organized by:	Center for Education Innovation (CEI)

Light refreshment will be served.

Workshop Details:

Workshop 1 (CRA) | 28 FEB 2025 |
From Grades to Growth: Integrating Criterion-Referenced Assessment in Teaching

Criterion-referenced assessment (CRA) is an important component of HKUST's educational framework, aimed at enhancing student success and addressing individual learning needs. This workshop will explore the transformative potential of CRA by shifting the focus from relative performance to specific learning outcomes, allowing instructors to measure student achievement against predefined standards. By focusing on these specific outcomes, CRA not only clarifies expectations but also creates a more structured approach to teaching and learning, which supports student growth and development. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating CRA into their courses while ensuring alignment with learning objectives. Additionally, the workshop will cover effective methods for providing constructive feedback, helping students identify areas for improvement and encouraging them to use assessment results to guide their learning strategies and enhance their overall performance.

Date:	28 FEB 2025 (FRI)
Venue:	RM 6558 (Lift 27-28)

Speaker:

	Dr Beatrice CHU Head of Professional Development, CEI, HKUST Dr. Beatrice Chu leads Professional Development at the Center for Education Innovation, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Kent and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Hong Kong. Her diverse experience includes a faculty position in the Department of Electronic Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chu directs the development and implementation of professional development programs, with a focus on experiential learning, gamification, and AR/VR/MR technologies in education. She plays a key role in guiding the university's pedagogical strategies and developing micro-credential courses in areas like Generative AI, Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Assessment Design, ensuring faculty remain at the forefront of educational advancements.

Dr Beatrice CHU
Head of Professional Development,
CEI, HKUST

Dr. Beatrice Chu leads Professional Development at the Center for Education Innovation, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Kent and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Hong Kong. Her diverse experience includes a faculty position in the Department of Electronic Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chu directs the development and implementation of professional development programs, with a focus on experiential learning, gamification, and AR/VR/MR technologies in education. She plays a key role in guiding the university's pedagogical strategies and developing micro-credential courses in areas like Generative AI, Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Assessment Design, ensuring faculty remain at the forefront of educational advancements.

Workshop 2 (Rubrics) | 5 MAR 2025 |
Crafting Effective Rubrics for Enhanced Learning

Rubrics are essential for evaluating student work at HKUST, providing clear criteria for assessment and feedback. This workshop aims to empower instructors with the skills to create effective writing rubrics that enhance learning outcomes and assessment practices. Participants will explore key principles of rubric design, including clarity, specificity, and alignment with learning objectives, ensuring that assessments directly reflect curriculum goals. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with actionable strategies to design and implement writing rubrics that support student success and improve the assessment process.

Date:	05 MAR 2025 (WED)
Venue:	RM 6558 (Lift 27-28)

Speaker:

	Miranda Fung Education Development Manager CEI, HKUST Miranda Fung is the Education Development Manager of the Center of Education Innovation at HKUST. As a former lecturer and course developer, she has extensive experience in supporting various local universities to enhance quality of teaching and learning through curriculum development and assessment design. Passionate about equity and inclusivity in assessment practices, Miranda is committed to designing inclusive assessment and feedback approaches in different teaching and learning contexts in higher education.

Miranda Fung
Education Development Manager
CEI, HKUST

Miranda Fung is the Education Development Manager of the Center of Education Innovation at HKUST. As a former lecturer and course developer, she has extensive experience in supporting various local universities to enhance quality of teaching and learning through curriculum development and assessment design. Passionate about equity and inclusivity in assessment practices, Miranda is committed to designing inclusive assessment and feedback approaches in different teaching and learning contexts in higher education.