A Practical Guide to High-Quality Assessment in Higher Education

Designed for all stakeholders involved in assessment, it offers accessible explanations of theoretical rationales, attention to contextual considerations, and rich, workable examples of both course-level assessment design and commonly used assessment types. Section 1 introduces the foundational framework, key constructs, and criteria for effective assessment. Section 2 presents the theoretical background of commonly used assessment types. Section 3 focuses on application through real course assessment designs. Each chapter includes learning goals, guidance on transparency, reliability, and validity, and concludes with real-world examples, including detailed design cases and examples. By consolidating existing school-level handbooks, this resource refers to general assessment policies in Dutch higher education and helps lecturers and examiners apply evidence-informed principles in practice. It strengthens professional judgment, enhances student-centered learning, and addresses emerging challenges, including workload pressures and the integration of generative artificial intelligence into assessment.