In this project the TLASE Research Laboratory are collaborating with the University of Oviedo (Spain) and the Institute for Learning & Innovation in Networks at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (Germany) to understand work placement assessment and feedback practice along with the student experience across the three partners. Initial research by MTU revealed the assessment process supports the development of critical graduate attributes but that students are less satisfied with some other aspects e.g. workload, relevance of assessment, assessment challenge (O’Mahony, Murphy & O’Sullivan, 2024). The project will use an agreed version of the Placement Student Survey to explore the student experience and subsequently identify and share European best practice to enhance assessments’ potential to shape learning while on work-placement. This will have impact by building on best practice relationships with host organisations, incorporating best practice in assessment and feedback on placement and by supporting assessment and feedback best practice by host organisations.
