JIBC Assessment Design Guide

This guide helps faculty and curriculum developers create fair, rigorous assessments that support diverse learners and communities. It can be used during course design, outline development, and lesson planning to ensure assessments align with learning outcomes and instructional strategies. Thoughtful assessment design clarifies learning intentions and demonstrates both disciplinary expertise and JIBC’s commitment to student and professional success. Assessments must also reflect real-world competencies, support inclusive practices, and align with values like Indigenization, equity, and accessibility.

Goals, Learning Outcomes and how to use this guide



Assessment Types, Methods and Alignment

Grade schemes and what you should use



Educational technologies for setting up and managing assessments

Final Thoughts and why This Matters




Acknowledging the Voices Before and Sources Consulted




Gratefully acknowledge the leadership, wisdom, and openness

Do you want to chat about assessment design?
Email us at ctli@jibc.ca.