Authentic assessment in higher ed reveals critical challenges: power dynamics, cognitive overload, mentor training gaps, and ethical risks. Thoughtful design can balance these issues, enriching real-world learning and career readiness.
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Authentic assessment emphasizes real-world application of skills and knowledge. Learn how it enhances student engagement and aligns with meaningful learning outcomes.
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Using authentic assessments to look at current events through the lens of your discipline can increase student engagement and reduce issues around academic integrity. Such assessments provide students opportunities to apply what they've learned in a context similar to how they'll use that knowledge beyond their university years.
This article explores how peer feedback enhances learning and provides learners with an opportunity to share their work and hear from peers the strengths and areas for improvement.
