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External Examiners Induction

External Examiners Induction. Ian Pearson Head of Quality Assurance & Enhancement. External Examiners Induction. Our Academic Framework Using the principles of Modularity – the module is the basic learning block Credit accumulation – students accumulate credit towards a named award

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External Examiners Induction

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  1. External Examiners Induction Ian Pearson Head of Quality Assurance & Enhancement

  2. External Examiners Induction Our Academic Framework • Using the principles of • Modularity – the module is the basic learning block • Credit accumulation – students accumulate credit towards a named award • Applies to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes up to and including Masters (M) level • Similar structure for UG and PG programmes • Non-discretionary (absence of ‘normally’)

  3. External Examiners Induction • Purpose of the framework - to provide a framework that is • Simple • Transparent • Equitable • Homogenous • Student Friendly • Consistent with QAA and FHEQ

  4. Modules – Structure (1) • UG modules (levels 0,1,2,3) • 20 credits over 1 semester (40, 60 credits allowed) • PG modules (level M & level D) • 30 credits over 1 semester (60 credits allowed) • Each credit is equivalent to a (notional) 10 student study hours • Each module is a member of one and only one Subject Area (its ‘natural academic discipline home’)

  5. Advanced Independent Research Module - Level M • (Sometimes called the PG dissertation module in library based disciplines) • May be 2 x 30 credits • May be supervised over summer period • if agreed as such at programme approval • Assessed by joint M level Subject Area/Award Board in October (only module assessed is AIR module)

  6. Modules – Structure (2) • Each module comprises 1, 2 or 3 assessed components (pro rata double modules) • Components have weights (adding up to 100%) • (Component weights are recorded on DELTA) • Components have marks (0-100%) • (Component marks are recorded on DELTA)

  7. School 1 School 2 Prg6 Prg5 Prg4 Prg3 Prg2 Prg1 Subject Area 1 SA 2 SA 3 SA 4 Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Schools, Subject Areas, Programmes, Modules

  8. Modules - Assessment • Either • Pass/Fail (e.g. placement modules) or • 0% – 100% • level 0,1,2,3 Pass ≥ 40 (component threshold ≥ 30) • level M Pass ≥ 50 (component threshold ≥ 40) • Sequence • Study A (or B), assess end A (or end B), reassess (September) • Repeat study A (or B), repeat assess end A (or end B), repeat reassess (September)

  9. Compensation • Non-discretionary and earliest opportunity • Postgraduate • compensate one 30 credit module • option module • 90 credits already achieved • ≥45% and component thresholds met • Undergraduate • compensate one 20 credit module per level • core or option module • 100 credits already achieved at the level or higher • ≥35% and component thresholds met

  10. Reassessment and Repeat • Reassessment if not passed on assessment • all components <40 reassessed • all components ≥40 marks carried through • reassessment in September • module capped at 40% • achieved mark shown on transcript as well • If not passed on reassessment • repeat module (‘with attendance’) • capped at 40% • no prior marks carried through • do alternative module (option modules only) • rules for first time study apply • No further assessment or reassessment is allowed on a repeated module after reassessment

  11. Reassessment – a note • Coursework/exams • should be a new piece of work • should be of the same standard and address the same learning outcomes • should enable students to demonstrate ability across the range (not just pass/fail) • Projects/dissertations • reassessment – the same title improved • repeat – a new project dissertation

  12. Classification • Postgraduate Masters • Merit 60%-69%, Distinction 70%+ • Undergraduate

  13. Boards • Subject Area Board • approves standards for all subject area modules • confirms module marks for students • awards credit • awards A(E)L credit • Award Boards (one per School) • awards compensation (and credit) • confers award and classification • formally implements Extenuation decisions • notes A(E)L credit • There are no ‘progression’ boards

  14. Role of the External Examiner- Subject Area Boards • Consider the appropriateness of the assessment tasks (exams/coursework) • View and consider samples of student work in order to confirm (or otherwise) standards • Be a member of the Subject Area Assessment Board • Focus on standards (not individual marks) • Focus on consistency of marking • Focus on fairness of the Board activity • Do not be a third marker, arbitrator, or alter individual marks

  15. Role of the External Examiner -Award Boards • Has the Award Board followed fairly and consistently the agreed procedures and regulations of the University of East London?

  16. Collaborative Partnerships • Franchise • License for whole or part programmes • Same core modules (variation in options) • Modular regs apply • Validation (and joint awards) • Partner programme • UEL approve, externally examine and quality assure • Some negotiated variation with modular regs possible

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