requirements of assessment. 1.1. Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. Lambert and Lines (2000) define assessment as “the process of gathering‚ interpreting‚ recording‚ and using information about pupils’ responses to educational tasks.” While this is an acceptable definition of assessment (as regards an educational definition)‚ Graham Butt (Into Teaching: Part 2) expands on this definition by proposing that assessment has four main roles within teaching and learning. Firstly
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Support assessment for learning Compare and contrast the roles of the teacher and the learning support practitioner in assessment of learners achievements In order to assess pupil’s achievements the teacher will take the main lead in doing so and the learning support practitioner will take guidance from the teacher’s assessments in order to support the pupil’s progress. In order to have a clear vision of the students ability and how they are progressing‚ the class teacher will monitor and assess
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTIES OF ASSESSMENT 1.1 EXPLAIN THE FUNCATIONS OF ASSESSSMENT IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. During the initial assessment the assessor must ensure the learner knowledge performance and practical skills. The assessor must ensure that the learning understands their course‚ The assessor must explain all the units to the learner and support them in choosing the most suited units for their learner. The assessor and the learner must decide on an assessment plan. Setting dates and times
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"My Learning Style" Grand Canyon University NRS 429V November 26‚ 2013 "My Learning Style" Learning style? Why would one need to know a learning style? There is a way for you to find out what type of learning style you have. The VARK learning style assessment tool‚ developed by Neil Fleming‚ is an assessment that can be taken to discover ones learning style. There are several learning styles; kinesthetic style; those who learn from hands on experience‚ auditory learners; a learning
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Classroom assessments can include a wide range of options -- from recording anecdotal notes while observing a student to administering standardized tests. The options can be roughly divided into two categories -- formative assessments and summative assessments. Formative assessments are on-going assessments‚ reviews‚ and observations in a classroom. Teachers use formative assessment to improve instructional methods and student feedback throughout the teaching and learning process. For example
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1994-07-00 Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? ERIC Digest. ERIC Development Team www.eric.ed.gov Table of Contents If you ’re viewing this document online‚ you can click any of the topics below to link directly to that section. Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? ERIC Digest................................................................... 2 ASSESSMENT AND TESTING CONTRASTED.......................... 2 WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT AND WHY IS IT
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Task 1 For learning outcomes 1 and 2‚ research and produce a guidance document to use for the induction of new support workers in school to help them understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children and‚ young people and adults and the skills they need to communicate effectively. A minimum of 1 Case study must be used to support your explanations. The document needs to include: Why effective communication is important for developing relationships. The principles of
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Assessment is a vast topic that is a continuing process that educators use to observe‚ gather‚ and evaluate evidence to determine what students have learned‚ as well as‚ making informed‚ and dependable decisions to enhance student learning. It encompasses a broad range of testing from nationwide accountability tests to everyday classroom observation and quizzes. In order to take control of what appears to be an excess use of testing‚ assessment should be looked upon as a
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Engineering Failure Analysis 12 (2005) 720–745 www.elsevier.com/locate/engfailanal Best practice for the assessment of defects in pipelines – gouges and dents K.A. Macdonald b a‚* ‚ A. Cosham b a University of Stavanger‚ 4036 Stavanger‚ Norway Penspen Integrity‚ Newcastle Business Park‚ Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YL‚ UK Received 12 July 2004; accepted 13 December 2004 Available online 13 April 2005 Abstract Oil and gas transmission pipelines have a good safety record and
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ICT for Learning An International Perspective on the Irish Initiative Eileen Freeman‚ Bryn Holmes‚ Brendan Tangney. Centre for Research in IT in Education‚ Trinity College Dublin‚ Ireland. e-mail Tangney@tcd.ie Web www.crite.net Abstract “Where the appropriate systems of support are in place‚ then ICT can be experienced as a ‘transformative technology’ both for staff and for students [Comber & Lawson 1999‚ p 51]. Around the world governments are investing heavily in promoting the use
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