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Onward in Higher Education: Business Faculty Perspectives on Authentic Assessment

Document Type

Article

Keywords

College of Business, authentic assessment, assessment, Bloom's taxonomy, higher order thinking, practical evaluation

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Research Initiatives

Volume

7

Issue

2

Abstract

This mixed-method study explored business faculty’s perspectives on drawbacks and benefits associated with authentic assessment at 10 R1 Midwestern universities. In search of solutions, faculty were also asked to provide recommendations in implementing authentic assessment. Quantitative and qualitative findings suggest most business faculty are in favor of assessment strategies that promote higher order thinking and real-world practices. However, ongoing faculty professional development opportunities and reconsidering the assessment culture of higher education are needed to make this important shift towards authentic assessment.

Department

Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies

Original Publication Date

2-1-2023

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