Professor Jenny Poskitt is Director of College Projects in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University (MU), and President of the New Zealand Assessment Institute. Jenny’s interest in assessment began as a primary school teacher and continues into her university research, teaching and academic committee work. Research projects include Evaluation of the Assess to Learn PLD, the National Curriculum Exemplars, OECD study on enhancing student learning through formative assessment, whilst research publications span topics of national and international assessment interests.
Jenny is well regarded for translating assessment theory into practice, from conference presentations with teachers through to advising the Scottish and Welsh governments on assessment reform. She serves on various national advisory groups e.g., MOE, RNZCGP Academic Tahuhu, Chairs the NZQA TOGA, and is also the NZ representative on the International Educational Assessment Network (IEAN).