Adil SARI (13-19 April 2015)
Assignment: Unit 305 Understanding assessment in education and training.
Task B – Hand-out
18/05/2015
a) A brief explanation of the key features for each of the following types of assessment
Initial assessment - identifying learner needs. For an initial assessment, I would incorporate a questionnaire and self-assessment task. With the use of questionnaire before I start my training, I can easily collect the information needed from the learner including the learning support, expectations and the like. If any learner needs any special learning technique or help for example Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia or any other learning difficulties; I use unique instructional methods, materials, learning aids, and equipment to meet the educational needs of learner. Also power point handouts if English is not their first language,
Formative assessment - When incorporated into classroom practice, the formative assessment process provides information needed to adjust teaching and learning while they are still happening. The process serves as practice for the student and a check for understanding during the learning process. The formative assessment process guides teachers in making decisions about future instruction. Questioning, Discussion and Observations are a few examples that I used in the classroom during the formative assessment process to collect evidence of student learning.
Summative assessment - Summative assessments are set to enable me to evaluate, and assign a mark to staff learning. At the end of the First Aid at Work training I use a gapped handout questions and multi choice test to summatively assess theory elements, providing evidence of their level of understanding. I will advise the ESOL learner to ask for clarification of the questions if required. By using a variety of methods appropriate to the domain, both formal and informal, I will be evidencing learning and meeting