Standard for providers’ responsibility for the authenticity and academic integrity of student work submitted for assessment Dr Reg Allen CEO Tasmanian Qualifications Authority

Authenticity and Academic Integrity The work is mine, except... o another person contributed ideas, words, images o I’ve used another person’ data, words, images, ideas… and I’ve been specific, open and honest about this 2

Context Educational and assessment value (validity) of folios/assignments Easy access to material Collaboration - group work German minister resigns South Australia professor resigns 3

Context – how some students see it “It’s just that I left out some referencing.” “It’s homage (I’m post-modern).” “I’ve listed a bibliography.” “I don’t remember where I got this.” “I left something out.” “My teacher said it was ok.” 4

The Standard Set by Authority for TQA level 3 courses Full implementation by 2012 Provider is responsible for ensuring o authenticity and integrity of work submitted for assessment (internal/external) o TQA can accept work submitted for external assessment with confidence in the student and teacher declaration 5

Provider Procedure Is documented Must include: o how and when students learn o submission procedures o teacher knowledge of each student’s work, skills, knowledge o checking/verifying procedures o what to do when teacher is not available o student review 6

External Assessment Folios – Declaration Student declaration (authenticity and integrity) Teacher declaration: o on behalf of provider o submitted on time o procedures followed o good grounds for confidence in authenticity and integrity 7

Challenges Learning from previous school experience Reward for effort “Everybody does it.” Teacher uncertainty about difference between feedback and material contribution Teacher not available to sign declaration School - not teacher - responsibility 8

Discussion Variations between providers Design of procedures (nature, timing) Implementation Teacher declaration Verification procedures o When to raise questions (criteria, principles) o What to do Student review 9