Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in HE

University of Malta academic Prof. Josephine Deguara, (Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Faculty of Education), in collaboration with Dr Gladson Chikwa (Manchester Metropolitan University), Dr Edwin Rajah (Otago Polytechnic, Aukland Campus) and Dr Yanmin Zhao (The Education University of Hong Kong), has co-edited a new volume published by Emerald Publishing: Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in Higher Education: Contemporary Global Perspectives.

The opening chapter, “A pandemic legacy: Adapting new modes of Teaching Practicum assessment for student teachers in early and primary schools in Malta – Narrative perspectives from six examiners” is co-authored by Prof. Josephine Deguara and Prof. Josephine Milton, from the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education. The volume has also been formally endorsed by Prof. Colin Calleja, Dean of the Faculty of Education.

This edited collection offers a comprehensive international overview of current developments in higher education, focusing on innovations in assessment, student experience, and professional development. It addresses key issues such as assessment and feedback literacy for students and staff, the use of authentic and formative assessment, and approaches to ensuring quality in higher education. Several chapters examine the impact of COVID-19 on teaching, learning, and assessment, highlighting new practices and strategies that continue to shape post-pandemic educational contexts.

The volume also explores how higher education institutions are enhancing the overall HE student experience, including support for transitions, progression, mental health, and retention. The final section considers innovative models of professional learning for academic staff; an essential driver of meaningful and sustainable change.

Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in Higher Education: International Global Perspectives offers timely insights into the ongoing transformation of higher education and will be of interest to academics, administrators, researchers, and policymakers. The book is available through Emerald Publishing website .