Welcome to the Assessment Resources at HKU. This is the home for conceptual and practical information relating to the development, innovation and research for assessment in higher education. Based on the results of institutional surveys conducted in universities around the world, assessment and feedback continue to be identified as the major challenges in teaching and learning. Despite various ongoing initiatives to improve on assessment and feedback in higher education, it would inevitably takes time to ignite changes in pedagogical practices. It is hoped that AR@HKU can act as a resource platform to facilitate, accelerate and promote a global move towards good practices in assessment and feedback. In this website you will be able to exchange ideas and find various strategies and descriptive details for assessing your students whether they are in groups, individuals, large class settings or through online assessment. You will also find ways for evaluating your teaching and tips for students on how to ace certain assessments.
Assessment guides actions for improving student learning. We serve the K-State community by supporting assessment activities, coordinating university assessments, and fostering a culture of improvement.
Our library of practical resources is available for researchers undertaking randomized evaluations and those teaching the technique to others. The resources presented here are curated by J-PAL in partnership with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
AMEE Guides cover topical issues in medical and healthcare professions education and provide information, practical advice and support. They are designed for use by teachers individually to inform their practice and are widely used in staff development programmes. AMEE Guides can also provide a valuable resource to inform curriculum and course committees.