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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9802-4013

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Education | Higher Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development

Publication Details

Conference paper delivered at Sustainable Energy Education – SEED 2024. Valencia, Spain, 3 - 5 July 2024. 768-776.

Abstract

With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and chatbot technologies such as ChatGPT, little else is discussed currently by colleagues in Higher Education. Why? – because their potential disruption for assessment practices in higher education are so uncertain. Advances in these artificial intelligence technologies threaten the legitimacy of assessment and academic integrity, calling conventional assessment methods into question. The widespread utilisation of ChatGPT emphasizes the need for sustainable educational practices such as authentic assessments that focus on higher-order critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In terms of the methodology for this study, a critical examination of the association between authentic assessment design and academic integrity was initially conducted, as part of a systematic literature review, analysing 32 focused publications from 2019 to 2023. Key theoretical perspectives on improving academic integrity through authentic assessment design were identified and critiqued, which led to the development of a robust ‘Model for Practice’ along with a weekly implementation plan. This model was used to structure the teaching and assessment schedule for two final year student groups (129 students). Using Gibb’s Reflective Cycle (1998), the lecturer has engaged in a self-evaluation and reflected on the process of implementing the model to identify key areas for improvement. Suggested improvements to the weekly implementation plan are presented in this study to refine practice and ensure that the authentic assessment design aligns with current pedagogical needs, while being resistant to academic misconduct.

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