Assessment is central to the work of all education professionals in higher education, and is recognized as the main driver of learning for most students. Reflecting this importance is the fact that it is a diverse field, with many approaches and innovations. Offering a series of case studies, this book brings together a variety of assessment techniques. By taking the reader right into the middle of real-life situations, it focuses on showing how assessment can provide a transparent and meaningful link between learning activities and desired learning outcomes.

The world we live in today is more volatile than ever. The security of free nations is threatened by rogue states, the global economy is in flux, and the rapid advance of technology forces constant reevaluation of our society. With so many powerful forces at work and seemingly unpredictable events occurring, to many the future seems dark, and its possibilities frightening.

Peter Schwartz disagrees. A world-renowned visionary in the field of scenario planning, Schwartz s startling and accurate predictions have been employed by government agencies and major corporations for more than...