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Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)
Purpose and Task
Our approach to assignment and test design is one which is learning-focused and leans on evidence-based teaching strategy. Read through our specific learning-focused test and assignment guides here or enroll in our Canvas course with step-by-step details on how to craft an effective and efficient assignment.
Learning-Focused Test Guide
Our test guide poses strategic questions to help you create an assessment plan that works best for your students.
Test Blueprint Guide
Create a test blueprint to aid in the design of your future assessments with our guide here, including example blueprints and links to additional resources.
Learning-Focused Assignment Guide
For assistance in producing effective assignments, read through this series of questions to guide you in providing coursework with a clear purpose.
Assignment Design
Clemson's OTEI has created our own Canvas course with additional guidance and further detail on designing effective assignments.
Criteria
Defining the criteria by which your assignments are judged is a project all on its own. Clemson's Libraries has collected resources to help you in constructing rubrics that work for you and your students.
An Introduction to Rubrics
Get started on defining your assessment criteria with Clemson's Library's introduction to rubrics, collected on the library website.
Student Development / Metacognition
Your students are another resource to lean on when determining your own assessment techniques. Having an open dialogue with your class about their learning can lead to insights that would otherwise be left unsaid. Explore here for information on how to be transparent with your students and learn from their own interpretations of your assessments.
Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATS)
Get started with the CATs system of classroom assessment with a list of specific example techniques you can employ to get the most out of student reflection.
Reflection Activities
Browse a list of suggested reflection activities that may result in more open and honest self-reflection in your classroom.
Exam Wrapper Assignment
Learn about "exam wrappers" and how they can be effective tools in encouraging student self-reflection with our template.
Asking for Student Feedback
This guide provides instructors with five different ways to ask for student feedback on content understanding as well as a general check-in.
