EDF2404 Assessment and feedback design
Faculty of Education
EDF2404 Assessment and feedback design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2404
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After EDF2404
2 units list EDF2404 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Assessment is a fundamental element of learning designs. Every learning sequence, artefact, and activity aims to enhance knowledge or change behaviour (or both). Assessment is one key way in which learning designers can determine whether the learning outcomes have been successfully achieved. This unit will explore types and purposes of assessment. You will look at a variety of assessment designs to understand their advantages and drawbacks, gaining an understanding of their effective implementation. Rubrics and their design are also incorporated into the unit.
Feedback is recognised as one of the most powerful factors that influences student outcomes. In coming to understand the complexity of feedback processes you will explore concepts of student-centred feedback, feedback literacy, and evaluative judgement. You will learn how to design for feedback rich environments, including the use of technology enabled feedback.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Design an assessment (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Designing a feedback-rich environment (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
design assessments for diagnostic, formative or summative evaluation purposes
- 2
incorporate opportunities for authentic experiences in assessment
- 3
identify the opportunities and drawbacks of different kinds of assessment designs
- 4
write effective grading rubrics
- 5
design for effective feedback loops
- 6
create a feedback rich environment by implementing a range of student-centred feedback designs.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Homa Babai
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Homa Babai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2404?
EDF2404 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after EDF2404?
EDF2404 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF3405 and EDF3406.
When is EDF2404 offered?
In 2026, EDF2404 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF2404?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2404 have an exam?
No. EDF2404 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.