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What is authentic assessment and do we need it in higher education?
There are many fad and buzz words in the higher education sphere. Most recently the terms 'authentic learning' and 'authentic assessment' have been spruiked as essential to good pedagogy. But what is authentic assessment and do we need it in higher education? The short answer is yes. However, it is more complex than it first appears.
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Are you talking about TAFEs or Universities? The above article seems more relevant to TAFEs.
Hi Tracy, thanks for your comment. The article relates to both TAFE and Universities. While the former may have more obvious links to industry, there is increasing demand for university graduates that are “work-ready”, and this is where authentic assessment comes in.