assessment fatigue

Definition

The exhausted resignation that sets in when faculty and students face endless cycles of evaluation, documentation, and accountability measures that consume more energy than actual teaching and learning. Ironically, over-assessment often produces worse educational outcomes.

Example Usage

Our department is experiencing severe assessment fatigue after completing the fifth program review in three years.

Origin

Educational administration discourse, became prominent in the 2000s accreditation era

Fun Fact

Studies show excessive assessment requirements correlate with decreased faculty morale and increased burnout rates.

Source: Accreditation and institutional effectiveness communities

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