The 8th 334 Symposium on Standards Based Assessment and Honours Classification
Date : March 1, 2010 (Monday)
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration | Foyer, Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Welcoming Address and Presentation of Souvenirs by Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong |
Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Keynote Speech I The UK Debate over Honours Classification: Thoughts on the Burgess Group Report 3 years on by Professor Michael Worton, Vice-Provost, University College London |
Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m | Coffee Break | Run Run Shaw Podium |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Plenary Panel Discussion I Hong Kong Employers’ Perspectives on Honours Classification and Grade Point Averages (GPAs) |
Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Keynote Speech II What does it mean to assure Academic Achievement Standards? by Professor D. Royce Sadler, Professor of Higher Education, Griffith University |
Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch | Maxim’s Food Square at Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Parallel Discussion Sessions
• Assessing Diverse Learning Experiences • The Enhancement of Feedback Processes: the Role of the Student • Assessing and Reporting Co-curriculum Activities |
Meng Wah Complex T2 T3 T1 |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Coffee Break | Run Run Shaw Podium |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Plenary Panel Discussion II
Standards Based Assessment and Honours Classification – the Path ahead for UGC-funded Institutions |
Rayson Huang Theatre |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concluding Session | Rayson Huang Theatre |