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Appendix B – Learning & Teaching Questionnaire ProformaCAFAS Teaching and Learning QuestionnaireCAFAS (Computer Aided Feedback and Assessment System) is a project funded bythe Carrick Institute. The aim of the project is to develop an online feedback andassessment system for the benefit of staff and students in Australian tertiary educationinstitutions. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information regarding youreducational institution so that CAFAS can be designed to accommodate yourinstitution’s specific requirements.Please contact Martin Freney, Project Leader, if you have any queries:martin.freney@unisa.edu.au P: 8302 0271.How to Use this FormThe areas that require input are shaded grey. Clicking in a box will put a cross in it.Clicking a crossed box will remove the cross. You can tick multiple boxes if necessary.Clicking in a grey area enables you to type. Although the box is small you can type anunlimited amount of information in it (it will expand).Please email completed forms plus any attachments tomartin.freney@unisa.edu.au as soon as possible.QuestionsIdentificationWhat is the name of your institution?What is your name?What is your position or job title?1.0 TerminologyPlease indicate the terminology which is applicable in your institution (click in theappropriate box and if “other” provide a description).1.1 A group of “schools” with strategic relationships or commonalitiese.g. Division of Education Arts and Social SciencesDivision Department Faculty Other (describe):1.2 A group of “programs” with strategic inter-relationshipse.g. Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture & DesignSchool Other (describe):1.3 A series of “courses” usually presented over 2-5 yearse.g. ArchitectureProgram Course Other (describe):1.4 A small set of closely related topics usually presented over 10-14 weekse.g. History of ArchitectureCourse Subject Unit Other (describe):1.5 A specific task (or tasks) that the student must attempt.Computer Aided Feedback & Assessment System (CAFAS) 52
e.g. Literature Review – Assignment 1Assignment Assessment Project Other (describe):1.6 A sub-group of students from the main “course” group.e.g. Class # 121938Class Tutorial Group Other (describe):1.7 Person who organises resources for a course and also teaches the course.Course Coordinator Subject Coordinator Unit Coordinator Other(describe):1.8 Person who assists with assessment and teaching but does little if anyadministration or organisation of resources.Tutor Assistant Demonstrator Other (describe):1.9 Period of time in the academic calendarSemester Study Period Other (describe):2.0 Grade and Mark SchemePlease include an attachment that describes your Grade and Mark scheme,Or enter information in Table below.2.1 Your institution’s Grade/Mark schemeGrade Abbreviation Marke.g. the UniSA scheme is;Grade Abbreviation MarkHigh Distinction HD 85-100%Distinction D 75-84%Credit C 65-74%Pass Level 1 P1 55-64%Pass Level 2 P2 50-54%Fail Level 1 F1 40-49%Fail Level 2 F2 0-39%2.2 Is it common practice to provide students with marks (a numerical “score”) as partof their assessment feedback?Yes No Comments:2.3 Do staff use a plus/minus suffix with grades? E.g. “Credit +”Yes No3.0 Grade Descriptors3.1 Has your institution developed “grade descriptors”?Computer Aided Feedback & Assessment System (CAFAS) 53
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