Glasgow College, UESTC

During her first visit to Glasgow College, UESTC, supported by Dr. Wasim Ahmed, Dr. Kimberly Davis from the Academic and Digital Development (ADD) team at the University of Glasgow, delivered three workshops sharing her knowledge and expertise in the area of learning through assessment. 

'Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment and Measures to Protect Against AI Misuse'

At the TILE TEC conference on Friday, 16th May, Dr. Davis ran the first of 3 workshops. With 100 attendees at the conference, the 60-minute workshop was lively, with attendees exploring practical strategies for embedding the University of Glasgow's 'Learning Through Assessment' framework into assessment design, to help reduce the risk of AI misuse. This was fitting for a conference that focused on the evolving role of Generative AI in higher education, with a focus on Transnational Education (TNE). 

Participants examined meaningful and inclusive assessment methods that foster deeper learning while addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in AI, and the growing demand of AI use in real-world settings.  Through interactive discussions and collaborative activities, staff were given the opportunity to:

• Learn about the 'Learning Through Assessment Framework' and how it impacts assessment design
• Share their concerns and thoughts on AI, inclusion, and meaningful assessment
• Share their understanding of AI and how it can help them with their job
• Learn how to design assessments that promote cooperation with AI tools and academic misconduct and AI misuse in assessments
• Learn how meaningful assessment can act as the comprehensive solution to inclusivity and AI robust tasks.

'Let’s Talk About Assessment and Feedback: Assessment and Feedback Literacy for Students'

On Monday, 19th May, the workshop was specifically tailored to support Glasgow College, UESTC's Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) cohort in developing a deeper understanding of effective assessment and feedback practices.

This 60-minute interactive workshop, designed to equip the GTAs with the knowledge and skills to foster assessment and feedback literacy among the students they support, was attended by more than 80 GTAs. Recognising the pivotal role GTAs play in student learning, this session explored practical strategies to demystify assessment criteria, enhance students' ability to engage with feedback, and promoted self-regulated learning. Participants were encouraged to delve into key concepts of assessment and feedback literacy, including the importance of transparent criteria, actionable feedback, and creating opportunities for dialogue. Through case studies and group activities, GTAs learned how to support students in understanding assessment expectations, critically reflecting on feedback, and using it to improve future performance.

Afterwards, the GTAs posed with Dr Kim Davis and Dr Wasim Ahmad for a group photograph.

Dr. Davis said:

This was a great opportunity to help GTAs think about how they can talk about assessment and feedback with their students. Assessment and feedback literacy is an important skill, but one that needs practice. The GTAs who attended the workshop asked really insightful questions, and hopefully left with some new ideas on how to talk about feedback with their students.

By the end of the workshop, attendees left with some of the techniques needed to embed assessment and feedback literacy into their teaching practices, fostering a more inclusive and constructive learning environment.  

'Learning Through Assessment: Designing Inclusive and Meaningful Assessments to Combat AI Misuse'

Expanding on the workshop at the TILE TEC conference, the workshop on Tuesday 20th May, was attended by the UESTC's Deans of Learning and Teaching, and academic staff.  

Dr Davis and the academic and senior management team who attended the third of her guest workshops.

This interactive event gave participants the opportunity to examine meaningful and inclusive assessment methods fostering deeper learning, while addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in AI. Attendees came away equipped with additional knowledge and tools to support the development of inclusive and robust assessment strategies, to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.

The attendees came away from the workshops equipped with additional knowledge and tools to support the development of inclusive and robust assessment strategies, to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.

Dr Wasim Ahmad stated that "further workshops and visits will undoubtedly be planned to facilitate the sharing of innovative learning and teaching practices between UofG and UESTC, as staff on both sides found Dr. Davis's workshops engaging and impactful."

 

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First published: 6 June 2025