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Creating Effective Rubrics for Assessment

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Rubrics play a crucial role in evaluating student work at HKUST, providing clear criteria for assessment and feedback. This workshop aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective writing rubrics that promote learning outcomes and enhance assessment practices. Participants will explore the principles of rubric design, including clarity, specificity, alignment with learning objectives, and practical strategies for developing and implementing writing rubrics. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have the tools needed to design and implement writing rubrics that support student success and improve the assessment process in a university setting.

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.

Date: 24 SEP 2024 (TUE)
Time: 12:30 – 13:45
Venue: Room 6558 (Lift 27-30)
Organized by: Center for Education Innovation (CEI)

Light refreshment will be served.


Free Coursera Program for Personal Development

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Are you ready for another exciting semester at HKUST? And what better way to get started than with some free online courses from our MOOC partner, Coursera!

Get full access to their program catalogs, meet learners from around the world, and earn certificates for free upon completion. It’s the perfect way to expand your knowledge and develop new skills.

We have two fantastic programs available for you:

Pilot the Future of Reading Assignments with Interactive Document!

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This semester, we are excited to introduce Group Member Evaluation (by FeedbackFruits) as our new student peer evaluation system, replacing the old iPeer system. But there is more!

FeedbackFruits also offers the innovative Interactive Document  tool, designed to revolutionize reading assignments. Here is why you will love it:

Mixed Mode Teaching Online Course

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With Mixed-Mode teaching, you have the flexibility to interact with your students both in-person and online. You can even invite guest speakers from overseas to bring diversity and enhance your teaching experience. This approach ensures that everyone stays connected and engaged, regardless of their physical location.

Starting this semester, this course is part of the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE) program and is available online in a self-paced format. Upon completion, you will receive online badges issued by the AEE at HKUST.