Preparing for 'Live' Assessment: The Student Learning Journey

Overview

The annual Nutrition Fair (http://extra.shu.ac.uk/nutritionfair/) is a real or 'live' assessment for final year Nutrition students who are studying the module Applied Nutrition 2. The staged assessment package takes students on a learning journey involving the planning, preparation for and delivery of a stall for the Fair on a topic relevant to nutrition and health. The Fair attracts a large number of visitors from within and outside of the University, including many employers.

This project aims to evaluate 'live' assessment for Nutrition students and furthermore to explore how collaborative work across academic and technical teams can enhance the student experience of assessment and promote learner autonomy. The annual Nutrition Fair is a real or 'live' assessment for final year Nutrition students who are studying the module Applied Nutrition 2. The staged assessment package involves students in the planning, preparation and delivery of a stall for the fair on a topic relevant to nutrition and health. This project will establish how 'live' assessment is perceived by students, staff, visitors and employers and to find out more about how such activities can be supported both internally, within the University, and externally.