A Critical Analysis for the Assessments and Moderation Policy of a UAE Higher Education Institution
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2025
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This paper represents a critical analysis of Assessment and Moderation Policy implemented in a UAE higher education institution. This critical analysis of the policy followed the SWOT analysis approach. It aimed to determine the effectiveness of the mentioned policy by analysing the policy horizontally. The paper employs a critical thinking discussion of the components, rational and strength areas of the policy to identify the key weaknesses and threats associated with it, drawing on the prior work experience and pertinent literature review. The policy shows the availability of strong components such as the alignment with accreditation standards, rubric implementation and documenting a blind marking process. However, an absence of clarity in selecting the moderation samples, and in formulating the rubrics results in inconsistent implementation across departments, compromise its reliability, and affects the uniformity of student evaluations. To enhance policy effectiveness, the paper recommends the development of comprehensive workshops on rubric creation, the adoption of stratified sampling for moderation, and the engagement of students in understanding assessment criteria. It emphasizes the importance of regular policy evaluation and adaptation based on faculty and student feedback. This critique aims to contribute to the discourse on educational policy evaluation by providing insights into the challenges and opportunities for enhancing assessment and moderation policies in higher education.
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Abukari, A., Ashour, R. (2025). A Critical Analysis for the Assessments and Moderation Policy of a UAE Higher Education Institution. In: Al Marri, K., Mir, F.A., Awad, A., Abubakar, A. (eds) BUiD Doctoral Research Conference 2024. BDRC 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 587. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84371-6_2