WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:05.040 Selecting Assessment Methods   00:00:05.040 --> 00:00:22.230 Provided that students are sufficiently supported in becoming familiar with each assessment method, using a wider range of assessment can enhance student learning and ensure that students are assessed across a range of abilities, which gives everyone some opportunities to play to their strengths. 00:00:22.230 --> 00:00:38.900 A well-developed course-level assessment strategy can ensure that the range of assessment conducted over the duration of a course provides suitable opportunities for all students to gradually develop and demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills, competences and graduate attributes. 00:00:38.900 --> 00:00:43.130 Most of us tend to rely on a small range of familiar, traditional assessment methods. 00:00:43.130 --> 00:00:55.750 Whilst each assessment method has its own merit, making use of only a very restricted range of methods is unlikely to promote and support the development of all the intended learning outcomes and enable success for all students. 00:00:55.750 --> 00:01:03.530 Taking a more holistic approach to assessment design can help avoid over-assessment, making things more manageable for both staff and students. 00:01:03.530 --> 00:01:18.650 Your choice of assessment methods and tasks is likely to be informed by a broad range of factors, such as:- the intended learning outcomes- the level of study- the characteristics of the students- the students' prior experience of assessment 00:01:18.650 --> 00:01:28.090 - the availability of resources - the disciplinary context- the delivery mode- or any professional standards requirements. 00:01:28.090 --> 00:01:39.040 Most importantly, remember to consider the pedagogical approach  - for example, a case-based pedagogy would be unlikely to be highly dependent on assessment by exam.  00:01:39.040 --> 00:01:46.220 We hope these resources will help you identify the assessment methods that are best suited to your context and the needs of your students.