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Assignment Overview

  • Status: Assignment One is straightforward and focuses solely on one key learning objective.
  • Key Learning Objective: Explain effective assessment and feedback approaches around assessment design.
  • Task Weight: 15%
  • Total Marks: 15 marks
  • Total Length: 1000 words (actual response likely longer due to QCAA references).

Task Requirements

  • Original Work: Your context, task, directive, and elements must be original.

Design a Task

  • Type of Task: Design one internal assessment from your teaching area syllabus, i.e., IA1, IA2, or IA3.
  • Template: Follow the template or examples provided by QCAA’s public website.
  • Required Elements: Must include:
    • Syllabus name
    • Instrument number
    • Instrument type
    • Length and other key design elements.

Assessment Criteria

  • Key Criterion: Suitability of your directives is critical for your assessment.
  • Additional Context: You will be assessed on the accuracy of what you include based on the QCAA.

Rationale for Design Choice

  • Length: 700 to 800 words (approximately 2 to 3 paragraphs).
  • Focus Areas: Need to explain how you developed your questions or directives, including:
    • Inclusion of open interrogative questions.
    • Use of cognitive verbs as recommended by the syllabus.
    • Alignment with unit topic and content covered in course materials.

Strategy for Student Support

  • Length: 400-500 words.
  • Focus: Describe a strategy that supports students in developing skills required for the assessment task with opportunities for formative feedback.
  • Requirement for References: Include some research on formative feedback and teaching strategies relevant to your teaching area. This should not exceed 500 words.

Use of AI

  • Level of AI Use: AI may be used limitedly for grammatical checks, clarity, and expression.
  • **Restrictions: **
    • AI must not be used to generate task directives or develop ideas.
    • Any AI tools used must be specifically stated at the beginning of the justification (800-word response).

Academic Integrity

  • Compliance: Adherence to APA referencing is crucial.
  • Consequences of Non-compliance: Failure to comply with academic integrity requirements may lead to breaches of university policy.

Academic Module Requirement

  • Timeliness Reminder: Completion of the academic module is mandatory and should be a priority to avoid submitting issues.

Submission Guidelines

  • Format: Submit as a single Word document including:
    • The QCAA style task sheet with all completed elements.
    • Correct ISMG from QCAA.
    • Justification (800 words) and reference list.
  • Marking Process: Mark will be cross-marked and returned.

Policies and Procedures

  • Extensions and Late Submissions: Standard university policies apply.
  • Proactive Communication: Request extensions before the submission deadline if needed to avoid stress and pressure on staff.

Marking Breakdown

  • Understanding QCAA Assessment (5 marks): Selecting appropriate elements reflecting the twenty twenty-five syllabus.
  • Task Directive Design (5 marks): Strong understanding of good task design principles.
  • Strategy Selection (5 marks): Suitable pedagogical approach for formative feedback opportunity, supported by relevant scholarship.
  • Writing Quality (5 marks): Clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.
  • Length Requirements: Adherence to length guidelines is critical; lengthy submissions may result in penalties.

Final Notes

  • Research Sources: Aim for a suitable range of 5 or 6 references rather than extensive sources.
  • Project Scope: Understand the distinction between practice exams/essays and activities designed to provide formative feedback and instruction.
  • Communication: For any questions related to the assignment, utilize the forum or weekly tutorials accordingly.