Case Study: Know Where You Stand:

How Incentivised Self-Assessment Transforms Poster Presentations

Abstract

This case study explores an innovative approach to poster presentations that combines peer review with self-assessment to create authentic learning experiences. Dr. Nicola Koyama has developed an innovative assessment approach in a Level 6 Primatology module that transforms traditional poster presentations into engaging peer and self-assessment experiences. By developing a structured system where students review peers' work before evaluating their own, with marks awarded for accurate self-assessment, students develop critical evaluation skills and deeper understanding of assessment criteria. The success of this approach, evidenced by external examiner commendation and positive student engagement, demonstrates how traditional poster sessions can be transformed into powerful learning opportunities that build assessment literacy while reducing anxiety around formal presentations.