Elkington, E. 2026. Embedding Employability into the Curriculum: From 100% exams to 100% authentic assessment. Chartered Association of Business Schools: Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Conference 2026. Manchester, UK 18 - 19 May 2026
| Title | Embedding Employability into the Curriculum: From 100% exams to 100% authentic assessment |
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| Authors | Elkington, E. |
| Type | Workshop item |
| Abstract | Whilst authentic learning and assessment are have been prevelant in business education for a number of years, accounting and finance education has mainly continued in the belief that in class tests and exams are the only really legitmate test of students abilities (a view perpetuated by the professional bodies that accredit accounting degrees). A common critique from my colleagues was that authentic assessment focused on "soft skills" but that these were less important than technical competence. What my thesis has been is that engaging with authentic assessment does not detract from technical proficiency; rather, it enhances it by enabling students to apply their knowledge in complex, real-world contexts. What I explore is how to effect the change over a short period of time with a staff body who have largely been resistant to such a change. Whilst my focus has been on accounting education, the principles are equally relevant in other fields where 'technical' competence may be prized. |
| Keywords | Authentic Assessment, Education, Accounting Education |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conference | Chartered Association of Business Schools: Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Conference 2026 |