In this final instalment of our Block Teaching mini series, Victoria University's Kathleen Raponi discusses assessment and feedback on the Block. In this exceptionally insightful episode, Kathleen discusses the ways in which assessment on the Block differs from assessment in more traditional scheduling formats, highlighting the critical importance of diagnostic and ongoing assessment as part of the broader assessment process for a given unit or module. Kathleen also discusses the importance of feedback as a tool for learning on the Block, explaining how, given the time-constrained nature of Block unit delivery, feedback is perhaps even more critical on the Block than in other teaching formats. Finally, Kathleen rounds things off by giving us her top tips for assessment and feedback on the block. As ever, this episode is a must listen for anyone interested in effective learning, teaching and assessment, irrespective of whether they teach on the Block or not.

Kathleen Raponi is a Senior Lecturer in the First Year College and specialises in teaching first year law units in VU Block model. 

After completing her Bachelor of Laws (Hons), she was admitted to legal practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. She worked as a lawyer for a number of years.  

Since 2015, Kathleen has been working as a law lecturer at Victoria University. In addition, she is a contributing member of the Course Advisory Group Committee and the Teaching and Learning Committee. 

Kathleen is passionate about creating unique and experiential learning experiences for students. Her previous experience as a legal practitioner informs her approach to teaching. She has received the Australian Awards for University Teaching Citation for outstanding contributions to student learning, Vice Chancellor Citation Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and two First Year College Awards, recognising her innovative design and implementation of first year law field trips.