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The Policy on Assessment of Student Learning (PASL) is now in effect!

Read the Policy | Lire la politique

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What is PASL?

PASL is a principles-based policy designed around the concept of assessment for learning.

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What鈥檚 changed?

As of Fall 2024, PASL has replaced the existing University Student Assessment Policy (USAP).

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Principles and key concepts

Learn about the guiding principles and some terminology
behind PASL.

Development and approval

Find out about the research, planning, and consultation that have led to PASL.

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PASL for instructors

Everything you need to know about implementing PASL.

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PASL for students

How does PASL affect you as a student?

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Listen in for assessment inspiration!

Tune in to Teach.Learn.Share, the podcast that thoughtfully explores teaching and learning practices in higher ed. The explores concepts around assessment and well-being and the shares inspiration from 涩里番 instructors using strategies that promote assessment for learning.

What鈥檚 an assignment that really helped you learn?

Hear from students about the kinds of assignments they feel support their learning in .

As part of this project, we surveyed students on their perceptions of learning and for instructors.

Blog posts

PASL 5.5 requires instructors to share 鈥渆xplicit criteria to describe the key elements of students鈥� learning.鈥� One way to share assessment criteria to guide students鈥� learning is to use a rubric.

Our new podcast will feature blog articles to accompany each episode. Find more information, access a list of references, and listen in directly from our blog.

An interview with the (former) Associate Dean of Students and the Director of TLS, who discuss the motivation and process for developing PASL, and some of its key points.

A summary of a discussion of the Assessment and Feedback Group, exploring assessment and feedback strategies that can improve student wellness and well-being.

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