Author(s)
Title
Comments
Anderson, R. & B. Speck
(1999)
Changing the way we grade student performance: Classroom assessment and the new learning paradigm. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
A review
by Deborah (Dee) James
University of North Carolina - Asheville in the Effective
teaching e-journal, which also has numerous of other relevant
books not listed here.
Biggs, J.
(1999)
Teaching for quality learning at university. Buckingham: Open University Press. [Society for Research into Higher Education series]
A comprehensive text that moves from a description of 'aligned teaching' (where theory, practice and delivery support each other, rather than being contradictory, as is often the case!) to the formulation and clarification of learning objectives, through to assessment practices and principles. Lots of real-life examples. A very useful book by one of the leaders in this field.
Brown,
G., J. Bull & M. Pendlebury
(1997)
Assessing student learning in higher education. London: Routledge.
A very comprehensive guide to assessment, with a strong basis in research and lots of suggested activities. A very useful book if you are thinking about changing how your organisation carries out assessment.
Diamond, R.
(1998)
Designing and assessing courses and curricula: A practical guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Here
is a review at the new website sponsored by the US-based 
Fallows,
S. & K. Ahmet
(1999)
Inspiring students. London: Kogan Page.
A useful text that provides real-life examples of how to get students interested in those 'difficult-to-teach' subjects that they do because they have to.
Gibbs,G.
& T. Habeshaw
(1997)
253 ideas for your teaching. Bristol: Technical & Educational Services.
We haven't seen this one yet, so can't comment. Send us your own review.
Knight,
P. (ed)
(1995)
Assessment for learning in higher education. London: Kogan Page.
We haven't seen this one yet, so can't comment. Send us your own review.
Marshall,
S., H. Fry & S. Ketteridge (eds)
(1999)
A handbook for teaching and learning in higher education: Enhancing academic practice. Kogan Page
We haven't seen this one yet, so can't comment. Send us your own review.
Moon,
J.
(1999)
Learning journals: A handbook for academics, students and professional development. London: Kogan Page.
Examines the use of journals in academic work, placing this in the broader context of the keeping of diaries in personal and professional life. Very interesting with useful suggestions on how to use reflective journals in teaching, and how to manage and assess such use.
Nightingale,
P. et al
(1996)
Assessing learning in universities. Sydney: UNSW Press.
An Australian book, now unfortunately out of print and unavailable, but well worth looking at if you can find a copy. Contains numerous real-life case studies within nearly all disciplines.
Race,
P.
(1999)
2000 tips for lecturers. London: Kogan Page.
Title is fairly self-explanatory. The largest section of the book is on assessment, with numerous useful tips on designing assessment, setting exams, using external examiners, diversifying assessment, giving feedback, reducing assessment loads and involving students. (Here is a review of Race et al's 500 tips on assessment which makes up a substantial chunk of this book).
Race,
P. S. Brown & J. Bull (eds)
(1999)
Computer-assisted assessment in higher education. Kogan Page
We haven't seen this one yet, so can't comment. Send us your own review.
Ramsden,
P.
(1992)
Learning to teach in higher education. London/New York: Routledge
A classic text that has been reprinted numerous times. A chapter on 'assessing for understanding' is placed in the context of a very accessible discussion of learning, teaching and the changing nature of higher education. Highly recommended!
Rowntree,
D.
(1977)
Assessing students: How shall we know them? London: Harper & Row.
One of the first books to examine assessment in a critical and holistic way. Still a great source of ideas, especially as the author links his discussion into numerous areas of culture and education and has an excellent sense of humour.
