Explaining assessments

There are a number of ways to confuse students a really good one is to attempt to find out what they think should be the criteria for assessment. This is confusing because it is not something that normally is allowable under the traditional expectations of what is the purpose role and responsibility of the lecturer or the institution.

It was clear last week that asking student even those who are teachers - to comment on or evaluate other students work is s process that requires a great deal of care