TAQA assignment
Vicky Holmwood
Understanding the principles and practices of assessment – Unit (CU3049)
1. Your understanding of the principles and practices of assessment
1.1 The function of assessment in learning and development is to measure the learners’ knowledge and to make sure that the learning has taken place. Students need to have an initial assessment so that we can find out what level they are at in learning and to find out if they need any extra help or support.
1.2 Assessment must remain fair, consistent and valid. This ensures that all learners get treated the same and doesn’t allow anyone to be favoured over anyone else. Assessment processes can be adapted for the purpose of the individual learner, but must always lead to the same outcome.
1.3 Assessors responsibilities include:
Assessing the learners knowledge, understanding and skills
Choosing the right assessment methods and using a holistic approach to help the learner to achieve more
Giving feedback to learners and recording assessment decisions
Keeping up to date within the appropriate field of expertise
Using different assessment methods, and planning them effectively
Actively involving each learner
1.4. Regulations and requirements relevant to hairdressing for the assessor would be the standards set by the awarding body, (City and Guilds).
2. Your understanding of different types of assessment methods
2.1. The twelve different assessment methods are:
Observing
Questioning
Written
Gola
Simulation
Witness testimony
Assignments
Work product – photos/ manufacturer’s instructions/consultation sheets
RPL – Recognised prior learning/previous study
Discussion
Case study
Learner statement
Choosing the correct type of assessment method for the learner is important because of each individuals differing needs and abilities. To ask for a written statement from a learner with dyslexia would produce bad end results and prove communication was not up to scratch. An initial assessment would show that a Dictaphone and
Understanding the principles and practices of assessment – Unit (CU3049)
1. Your understanding of the principles and practices of assessment
1.1 The function of assessment in learning and development is to measure the learners’ knowledge and to make sure that the learning has taken place. Students need to have an initial assessment so that we can find out what level they are at in learning and to find out if they need any extra help or support.
1.2 Assessment must remain fair, consistent and valid. This ensures that all learners get treated the same and doesn’t allow anyone to be favoured over anyone else. Assessment processes can be adapted for the purpose of the individual learner, but must always lead to the same outcome.
1.3 Assessors responsibilities include:
Assessing the learners knowledge, understanding and skills
Choosing the right assessment methods and using a holistic approach to help the learner to achieve more
Giving feedback to learners and recording assessment decisions
Keeping up to date within the appropriate field of expertise
Using different assessment methods, and planning them effectively
Actively involving each learner
1.4. Regulations and requirements relevant to hairdressing for the assessor would be the standards set by the awarding body, (City and Guilds).
2. Your understanding of different types of assessment methods
2.1. The twelve different assessment methods are:
Observing
Questioning
Written
Gola
Simulation
Witness testimony
Assignments
Work product – photos/ manufacturer’s instructions/consultation sheets
RPL – Recognised prior learning/previous study
Discussion
Case study
Learner statement
Choosing the correct type of assessment method for the learner is important because of each individuals differing needs and abilities. To ask for a written statement from a learner with dyslexia would produce bad end results and prove communication was not up to scratch. An initial assessment would show that a Dictaphone and