Innovative assessment methods as a pathway to public engagement: A case study of Literature & Medicine. (3rd July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matthews, Graham; Djawoto, Olivia
• Is Part Of: Pedagogies. Volume 17:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 185
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 2022-07-03
• Subjects: Assessment -- public engagement -- interdisciplinary teaching -- external collaboration; Teaching -- Periodicals; Education -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 370
• DOI: 10.1080/1554480X.2020.1860061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1554-480X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article argues that in order to encourage English graduates to expand their horizons, educators should diversify the range of assessments and offer greater opportunities for public engagement. Through a detailed analysis of the final-year elective, Literature & Medicine, the authors explore the ways in which the design and implementation of innovative assessment methods – concept mapping, graphic medicine, and creative projects – can result in diverse and vibrant work that demonstrates our students' ability to contribute in a meaningful way to societal issues. We then show the ways in which collaboration with external partners such as hospitals, charities, and arts organisations can establish a sustainable public-engagement agenda and develop further opportunities for both research and teaching. Crucially, the assessment methods and pathways to public engagement are not limited to a particular discipline and can be adopted in a variety of international contexts.