An account of assessment in the LLS Joseph McKay 31 July 2012 1.1 Explain types of assessment used in lifelong learning. Initial assessment This takes place prior to the commencement of a particular programme or subject. Relevant initial assessment activities will give the teacher information regarding the learners‚ eg‚ any specific assessment requirements or needs they may have‚ their learning style‚ or any further training or support
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Types of Assessment Tests 1) Develop a chart (matrix) of 1000−1‚250 words that compares and contrasts the different types of assessments‚ the characteristics of each‚ and for what situations each is best suited. It should address the following: a) How is each type of assessment scored? b) Discuss the value and limitations of each test in determining knowledge and skill standards. c) Analyze each instrument for reliability and validity. 2) APA format is not required‚ but solid academic writing
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and my assessment techniques. I have also included some references to main theorists and thinkers. But fifteen minutes of presentation is not enough to cover such an involved subject as Enabling Learning and Assessment therefore this piece of writing can be treated as a supplement to my presentation. I have already included main definitions of “assessment” by Gravells‚ Wilson and Gray et al‚ but it is also worth to mention P. Scales who states that “the principal purpose of assessment is to help
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Assessing Learning Peer and Self Assessment Peer Assessment One of the ways in which students internalize the characteristics of quality work is by evaluating the work of their peers. However‚ if they are to offer helpful feedback‚ students must have a clear understanding of what they are to look for in their peers’ work. The instructor must explain expectations clearly to them before they begin. One way to make sure students understand this type of evaluation is to give students a practice
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..... 7 3 STARTING AN ASSESSMENT ....................................................... 9 4 ACCESSING MY RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS ..................... 13 5 SAVING‚ EXISTING AND PRINTING ........................................... 18 6 HELP ............................................................................................ 21 Previous page viewed Next page 2 of 21 © CIPD 2010 1 GETTING STARTED What is My HR Map? My HR Map is an online self-assessment tool that allows CIPD
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For my placement‚ I worked in a residential family assessment centre in South London‚ working with families where there are child protection concerns. Therefore‚ effective assessment and intervention with the service users is key to the success of the service. In this paper‚ I will be critically appraising the approaches taken for effective assessment and intervention by the residential family assessment centre. This will include how far these approaches are underpinned by research and evaluation
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Assessment practice in classroom Students’ assessment is one of the essential principles of any pedagogical program; it plays a crucial part in the educational process. According to McMillan (2011)‚ attaining a perfect classroom assessment requires meaningful learning goals and standards that should be set before commencing classroom assessment procedures. Monitoring students’ progress will help teachers to adjust their instructions effectively to take students to the next level of learning. Diagnostic
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[u02a1] Unit 2 Assignment 1 The article I chose to review for this assignment was an article relating practical assessment‚ research and evaluation. This peer-reviewed journal (ISSN 1531-714) was authored by Grant Wiggins and entailed “The case for Authentic Assessment.” Grant Wiggins is the President of Authentic Education in Hopewell‚ New Jersey. Grant earned his Ed.D. from Harvard University and consults with schools‚ districts‚ state and national education departments on a variety of educational
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on Alternative Assessments Traditional and alternative assessments share some key elements‚ yet differ as well. All assessments‚ whether given as a test after a unit or alternative‚ should be measurable and be reliable and valid by having clear criteria to measure the learning targets. Traditional and alternative assessments generally differ in timing‚ feedback‚ student’s involvement‚ and how the teacher uses the information though. The time in which traditional assessments such as after
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Different assessment examines different features of an individual‚ or similar assessments examine similar features in different ways. Three assessments that regard family conditions and that are considered important are‚ the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES III)‚ the Family Assessment Device (FAD)‚ and the Self-report Family Inventory (SFI). When completing the assessments and interpreting the results‚ I realized that there were various accurate elements I always saw in
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