Because inclusive assessment is good for everyone, the EPC All in for Engineering Assessment Development Group is delighted to invite Engineering Academics Network members to this two-day workshop, generously hosted by Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU).
The workshop will equip academic and professional services staff with the confidence, evidence base and practical tools to design, deliver and defend assessment that is:
- Authentic – mirrors contemporary professional practice and produces industry-credible work products.
- Inclusive – anticipates learner diversity, minimises unnecessary stress and reduces reliance on individual adjustments.
- Efficient – adds genuine learning value without unsustainable cost to staff, students or the institution.
Outputs will feed directly into an EPC EDI Toolkit, initially based on the neuro-inclusive Maturity Framework which will be launched early in the 2025/6 academic year. We will be creating a reusable take-away pack for academics, course leaders, external examiners, briefing materials for PEIs/PSRB panellists, and a models / checklists for assessment setting. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, share ideas and have a go.
Develop your confidence in neuroinclusive assessment at our All in for Engineering hands-on personal development workshop.
The in person 2-day workshop will focus on:
- Needs and strengths
- Neurodiversity reasonable adjustments (and inclusive design)
- Authentic assessment and group work
- Formative (gateway) assessments – to support students with their summative assessments
- EDI AHEP4 resources
The event is suitable for programme / module / course leads and heads of education; EDI faculty leads; lecturers, faculty staff, and professional services staff. We are being generously hosted by Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University. Capacity is limited, so please register your place as soon as possible using the Register button below.
This is a free for members event. Any problems, please contact admin@epc.ac.uk.
| Thursday 28th August |
| 09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and coffee |
| 10:00 – 12:30 Introduction to the workshop. Take a break as you need to* |
| 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch |
| 13:30 – 16:15 Creation session 1. Take a break as you need to* |
| 16:15 – 16.30 Reflection |
| Optional evening reflection |
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Friday 29th August |
| 09:00 – 09:30 Arrival and coffee |
| 09:30 – 12:30 Moderation, review, student support and exams. Take a break as you need to* |
| 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch |
| 13:30 – 16:30 Creation session 2. Take a break as you need to* |
| 16:30 – 16:45 Reflection and dissemination |
*food free stress-relief corner & neurodivergent-friendly quiet space available
Attendees, please see the joining and accessibility information here.
Attendees, please see the preparation guidance here.
