In this Practitioner Workshop, May and Nasrin will share insights gained from a recent Nexus project on redesigning oral assessments within the UNSW Faculty of Engineering. The project sought to address challenges related to the validity, reliability, equitability, and feasibility of oral assessment in engineering courses. The presenters will explore key lessons learned, including the importance of good assessment co-design, effective training for assessors, strategies, and resources to support students, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support from school/faculty leadership. Attendees will gain perspectives on how to refine oral assessment practices to foster more accurate, equitable, and meaningful evaluations in engineering education.
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Speakers
Dr May Lim
School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Engineering
Dr May Lim is a Nexus Fellow, Scientia Education Fellow, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As the Nexus Fellow for the UNSW School of Chemical Engineering, Dr Lim work with others to foster environments conducive to learning and teaching at UNSW. Her contributions are multifaceted and include the development of procedures, resources, and toolkits aimed at creating assessments that are not only valid and reliable but also feasible and scalable. She achieves this by providing educators with essential opportunities for professional development, notably through the organization of conferences and symposia. Additionally, Dr. Lim is an active member of various working and advisory groups, where she contributes her expertise to areas such as innovation, e-Portfolio, artificial intelligence, and SCI-ENG first year students experience.
Nasrin Danish
Nexus Education Developer, UNSW Engineering
Nasrin is an Educational Developer with the Nexus team in the Engineering Faculty, specialising in Moodle and educational technologies. With extensive experience, she has led numerous projects, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing education through technology. Nasrin is passionate about integrating tech solutions to boost student engagement and feedback, working closely with faculty to tailor tools for specific teaching needs. Her proactive approach ensures that educational technologies are effectively utilised to improve teaching outcomes.