Abstract
Formative assessment is fundamental to effective teaching and learning. Positioning itself within a discourse that recognises the value of formative assessment in higher education, this article reports on an experiment conducted with third-year English Studies students at the University of Limpopo in which a formative task was designed and administered to students in a poetry class. A feedback system was then established through which students were able to get comments to help them improve their essays on poetry. Final essays were then graded following an assessment rubric designed and disseminated to students. The results indicate that the practical implementation of formative assessment strategies led to students achieving high academic performance and acquiring lifelong skills. Effectively, the innovative application of formative assessment in teaching has the potential to boost transformation in Higher Education Institutions.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
