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Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Unit C
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Textbook: Ann Gravell’s Award in Education and Training *page numbers for each topic highlighted in red throughout presentation
Unit C: Understanding assessment in education and training
Objectives:
• Understand types and methods of assessment used in education and training
• Understand how to involve learners and others in the assessment process
• Understand the role and use of constructive feedback in the assessment process
• Understand requirements for keeping records of assessment in education and training
Assessment Definition p.143
‘Assessment is a way of finding out if learning has taken place. It enables you to ascertain if your learner has gained the required skills, knowledge, understanding and/or attitudes needed at a given point in time, towards their programme of learning.’
(Gravells, 2014)
Assessment Types p.152-153
1. Initial (beginning)
2. Formative (ongoing)
3. Summative (at the end)
Video 1
1.1 Explain the purposes of types of assessment used in education and training
For this criteria you need to explain the purpose of the three main types of assessment:
1) Initial – gather entry information from learners; experience; qualifications; additional support requirements, etc.
2) Formative – check learners understanding throughout the learning process.
3) Summative – final knowledge check
Initial Assessments p.55-56
• Application forms
• Interviews
• Telephone conversations
• Diagnostic tests
• Opening activities
Formative Assessments p.153
• Verbal questions
• Written questions
• Worksheets
• Observations
• Practical activities
• Quiz
• Fill in the blanks
• Cross words
Summative Assessments p.154
• Written examinations
• Verbal examinations
• Assignments/coursework
• Presentations
• Micro-teaches
• Multiple choice test
• Observations
• Role play/practical scenarios
1.2 Describe the characteristics of different methods of assessment in education and training
For this criteria you need to give examples of the different assessment methods for the three main types of assessment:
1) Initial
2) Formative
3) Summative
Assessment Methods p.158-169
• Assignments
• Exams
• Discussions
• Group Work
• Presentations
• Observations
• Questions
• Homework
Video 2
1.3 Compare the strengths and limitations of assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
For this criteria you need compare the strengths and limitations of different assessment methods.
Choose five different assessment methods that you currently use/plan to use and explain the strengths and possible limitations of each.
Adapted Assessments p.152
Video 3
● More time● Scribe● Written vs. Verbal● Exam vs. Coursework● Exam phobia
1.4 Explain how different assessment methods can be adapted to meet individual learning needs
For this criteria you need to explain how assessments can be adapted to meet individual needs.
Give five different examples of adapted assessments.
Explain the importance of designing and maintaining a fair and reliable assessment process.
Involving learners and others p.170-171
• Clarity
• Fairness
• Transparency
• Questions
• Reliability
Video 4
2.1 Explain why it is important to involve learners and others in the assessment process
For this criteria you need to:
Firstly, explain why it is important to involve learners in the assessment process.
Secondly, who else might be involved in the learning process and how might they support you.
Peer and Self Assessment p.172-173
● Promote learner responsibility● Understand assessment
process● Learn to give constructive
feedback
Video 5
2.2 Explain the role and use of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process
For this criteria you need explain:
1) The benefits of self assessment – encouraging self reflection/evaluation
2) The benefits of peer assessment – link to the micro-teach day on this course
Sources of Information
Video 6
● Criteria● Deadlines● Reading list● Grade boundaries● Results
2.3 Identify sources of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
For this criteria you need to describe the information that should be made available to learners in the assessment process.
Explain the importance of clear guidance when assessments are set.
Give a minimum of five different sources of information that should be made available to learners.
Constructive Feedback p.175-176
Three layers:
1) Positive elements
2) Areas for development
3) Reinforce and finish on the positives
Video 7
3.1 Describe key features of constructive feedback
For this criteria you need to explain the importance of layered feedback.
Explain the three layers on the previous slide.
Benefits of good feedback
• Motivator
• Targets
• Direction
• Rapport/respect
• Confidence
3.2 Explain how constructive feedback contributes to the assessment process
For this criteria you need to explain the benefits of constructive feedback.
Explain how good feedback will make the learner feel.
Ways to give feedback
● Verbally● Written● Group discussion● Immediately after assessment where possible
3.3 Explain ways to give constructive feedback to learners
For this criteria you need to explain the different techniques for giving feedback.
Explain the need for early verbal feedback and detailed written feedback.
Use the micro-teach day as an example of effective feedback.
Record Keeping p.13-14
Teacher• Track progress• Evidence• Predict grades• Professional discussions
Video 8
Organisation• Internal verification• External verification• Legislations• Appeals
4.1 Explain the need to keep records of assessment of learning
For this criteria you need to explain why the teacher needs to keep records of assessment.
Stress the importance of monitoring individual learners progress and documenting the evidence.
Explain the need to discuss learners progress with colleagues and others.
4.2 Summarise the requirements for keeping records of assessment in an organisation
For this criteria you need to describe why organisations need to keep records of assessment.
Explain the process of internal and external verification of learners work.
Explain the need for quality control and standardisation with assessment decisions.
Unit C Draft
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