The Community for Learning & Innovation (CLI) gives lecturers from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) the opportunity to apply for a fellowship. With this fellowship, they research educational innovation, or carry out an educational project. On this page you can read more about the CLI Fellowship of Dimitrios Vlachopoulos (RSM) about a better understanding of (alternative) formative assessment and feedback (FAF) approaches across RSM.
The AAFFT project, completed under a two-year CLI Fellowship (September 2023-September 2025, set out to gain a deeper and evidence-informed understanding of alternative and formative assessment and feedback (FAF) practices at RSM and across higher education. Through a combination of a systematic literature review, a multi-country needs analysis with lecturers and instructional designers, and participatory prototyping, the project produced a toolkit designed to support educators in implementing innovative assessment and feedback strategies.
The Formative Assessment and Feedback Toolkit includes:
- Curated good practices of authentic and alternative assessments.
- Tutorials and templates to support teaching staff in integrating these practices into their courses.
- Guidelines for designing formative feedback processes.
- A protocol for measuring impact and mechanisms for disseminating success stories.
The project generated several scholarly and dissemination outputs, including a peerreviewed article in Studies in Educational Evaluation (Elsevier), international conference papers (EDULEARN 2025 and INTED 2025), and a forthcoming book chapter in the edited volume AI in Higher Education: Real-World Applications and Lessons Learned (ed. Leonardo Caporarello). These outputs highlight both the research foundations of the project and its practical application for teaching staff and students.
The AAFFT toolkit is designed as an evolving and scalable resource, with the potential to be expanded to other Schools within Erasmus University Rotterdam. By aligning assessment innovation with 21st-century skill development, digital transformation, and employability needs, the project contributes to EUR’s broader mission of enhancing teaching quality and student learning experiences.
Deliverables
Templates, Checklists & Good Practices
Peer Feedback Evaluation Template
Impact Evaluation Tools
Longitudinal Tracking Tool Authentic Assessment
Vlachopoulos, D. (2025). Authentic assessment: bridging higher education and real-world skills through diverse methodologies. Proceedings of INTED2025 Conference, 2225-2234. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2025.0628
Vlachopoulos, D. (2025). Enhancing learning through alternative assessment and formative feedback: mapping strategies and co-creating a toolkit for higher education. Proceedings of EDULEARN25 Conference, 10228-10236. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2025.2663
Vlachopoulos, D. & Makri, A. (2024). A systematic literature review on authentic assessment in higher education: Best practices for the development of 21st century skills, and policy considerations. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 83, 101425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2024.101425
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