In practice, quality tests and examinations build confidence, develop self-analysis skills, promote healthy competition, and stimulate learning. At university, tests and examinations examine general knowledge, reasoning skills, and the ability to communicate ideas.

To achieve these objectives, the Quality Assurance Unit, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, has recently conducted training for selected staff aimed at equipping them with skills in proper approaches to teaching and setting quality tests and examinations.

Speaking during the opening session, the Deputy Principal (Academic, Research, and Consultancy), Dr. Christina Raphael, stated that academic staff at DUCE are often regarded as role models, and thus, they need to maintain the same spirit of observing ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

During the seminar, trainees were briefed on various topics including teaching in higher learning institutions, technology-enhanced teaching for large classes, interacting with adult learners, conducting formative assessment, and constructing objective and subjective item questions, among others.

Speaking at the event, the head of the Quality Assurance Unit, Dr. Patrick Kavenuke, stated that the training aimed to provide approaches and methods for setting qualified tests and examinations to academic staff who are not professional teachers. "…We expect more fruitful teaching transformations from these staff. Lecturers have been introduced to interactive teaching methods that will enhance students’ learning by creating a friendly teaching environment adaptable to class size…" He said.

Similarly, the facilitator, Dr. Rehema Mwakabenga, highlighted that with the abundance of online information, scholars have access to vast amounts of data. Hence, unprofessional lecturers need guidance on how to develop skills to bring about positive change in teaching, learning, and test/examination setting.