Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in Higher Education

In this comprehensive edited volume, the experiences and perspectives of a range of experienced Higher Education (HE) practitioners from across the globe coalesce around the theme of ‘innovation’. The book takes a threefold focus on the value of authentic assessment, formative feedback and assessment literacy in developing student agency and independence; relational approaches for enhancing student experience, sense of belonging and ensuring responsiveness in curricula; and, thirdly, the value of compassionate and person-centered professional development for educators. The book is a must read for all HE educators looking for creative inspiration and fresh ideas for building inclusive and empathic HE curricula and practices.

-- Dr Sophie Bessant, Manchester Metropolitan University

This book is a timely contribution to the increasingly complex higher education sector. It presents a well-curated exploration of how innovation in assessment, student support, and professional development can drive meaningful change in teaching and learning. What sets this book apart is its global, practice-informed perspective, drawing on a wide range of institutional and cultural contexts to offer strategies that speak directly to educators, academic developers, and policy-makers alike. Whether through formative feedback, student voice, or professional learning communities, the book offers inspiration and practical ideas for enhancing teaching and learning in sustainable and impactful ways. A must-read for those seeking to rethink and reenergize learning and teaching in higher education.

-- Sheau-Fen (Crystal) Yap, Professor of Marketing, Auckland University of Technology

This volume, Innovations in Assessment, Student Experiences and Professional Development in Higher Education, offers a compelling and timely collection of global perspectives that speak to the evolving landscape of higher education. The chapters are rich in practice-based insights, critical reflections, and innovative approaches that will inspire educators, researchers, and policy-makers alike. A valuable contribution to ongoing conversations about assessment, student engagement, and professional growth in diverse academic contexts.

-- Professor Colin Calleja, Dean Faculty of Education, University of M