Why Do We Need Authentic Assessment in Entrepreneurship Courses? A Case Study Based on an Undergraduate Module
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Authentic assessment encourages the student to get involved with real-world tasks and increase their engagement, thereby reducing the scope for academic malpractice. Using the five-dimensional model (Gulikers et al., 2004), this article illustrates key elements of authenticity and reflection using an undergraduate module's assessment.
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