The Grand Challenges in Assessment in Higher Education Project: Educational Developers and Assessment Professionals are Increasing the Use of Assessment to Increase Equity and Rapidly Improve Pedagogy

Abstract

In this paper, we explore the types of collaboration between assessment professionals, educational developers, and faculty members that are required to successfully address the grand challenges in higher education assessment. We examine how these stakeholders can work together to increase equity, measure learning over time, and create rapid and equitable improvements in pedagogy through increased use of data disaggregation, improved communication, use of emerging technologies, student self-assessments, ePortfolios, and professional development. We conclude by emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration between assessment professionals, educational developers, and faculty members to ensure equitable and effective learning experiences for all students.