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.

Learn about PASL

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What’s changed?

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

Read about the changes

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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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Upcoming events:

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New miniseries on assessment strategies!

Tune in to Teach.Learn.Share, the podcast that thoughtfully explores teaching and learning practices in higher ed. Join us over our next five-episode miniseries as we delve into creative, concrete, and transferable assessment strategies centered around assessment for learning.

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What’s an assignment that really helped you learn?

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

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

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Blog posts

Using rubrics to support learning

PASL 5.5 requires instructors to share “explicit criteria to describe the key elements of students’ learning.” One way to share assessment criteria to guide students’ learning is to use a rubric. Read more.

Teach.Learn.Share: Assessment for learning and well-being

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. Access Teach.Learn.Share articles.

New policy opens the way for new approach to assessment

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. Read more.

How can assessment be used to promote student well-being?

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

 

► More blog posts on assessment for learning

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