Unit 3 Principles and practice of assessment Kerryann Kelly 1b Research on peer and self assessment was completed to help increase understanding and to obtain further background information on this topic. The method I used to research this topic was through primary and secondary research. Primary research was through my own learning experience. Discussions with my tutor and observation of tutor led power point presentations; gathering of handouts and through the exchange of information with
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Learning Sector Unit 3: Principles and practice of assessment The topics I am researching are: Principles of assessment‚ different methods‚ strengths and limitations of these Peer and self-assessment How feedback and questioning contribute to the assessment process The types of assessment records which would be used to meet organizational and external requirements Rationale Part of my role as beauty tutor is to assess my students at one time or other. The assessment will be carry out to discover
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Principles and practices of assessment By Donna Fowler The aim of this assignment is to show my understanding of the types and methods of assessment used within lifelong learning the legal requirements of record keeping. Understand types and methods of assessment used in lifelong learning There are various types of assessment used within lifelong learning: * Initial assessment – this assessment can be done through the initial learners interview and allows the learner to put on the most
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Understanding In The Principles And Requirements Of Assessment • 1.1 Explaining The Function Of Assessment And Development Assessment is carried out to ensure that learning has taken place. This is used to measures the learner’s knowledge and skills in their chosen area of learning. Assessment can be used to encourage learners to ask questions on anything they have not understood‚ learners at some point will have to know that they will have to prove their knowledge and understanding
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UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTISES OF ASSESSMENT (Page 1) 1.1 functions of assessment. Initial assessment can be described as set of procedures we go through to determine what previous experience‚ skills and abilities a learner has. The process may include skills scan screening for numeracy‚ literacy and language as well as learning styles and skills abilities‚ and recognise any prior R.P.L .The results of initial assessment should form individual learning plans so that training and support
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(AC1.1) Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development Assessment is the process of measuring the achievement of learners. It is an obvious way of checking that learning has taken place and is a good way of measuring the learner’s knowledge and practical skills that they have learnt. It is important for the assessor to initially establish whether the learner has any specific learning needs so that they can prepare to support the learner in whichever way they feel necessary. Learning
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Assessment is a vital element in the learning process to aid both the teacher and learner’s understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. It evaluates if learning has taken place and helps to aid teacher’s planning to ensure that the student meets the learning objectives. Teachers carry out assessment for a multitude of reasons. Data is required by managers and the institution for which they work‚ and ultimately can affect funding levels. Students themselves often desire a grade to understand
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Shelley Griffiths- 2015. Unit 14 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 1. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment 1.1. Explain the function of assessment in learning and development The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a means of measuring delegate’s progress. I can carry out assessment in my courses by checks throughout the course (formative)‚ testing against their previous knowledge (impassive)‚ and at the end of the course (summative)
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Understanding the principles and practices of assessment 1.1 Assessment measures the learner’s progress towards or the completion of‚ the learning aim and criteria‚ and can be used at any point during the learning cycle. It can provide information to adapt the delivery to suit the learner’s needs and abilities; a learner may need more help or time on some aspects‚ or has progressed quicker than planned and requires additional goals. By standardising the assessment process this creates uniformity
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Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Contents 1) Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment 2) Responsibilities of the Assessor 3) Planning Assessment 4) Making an Assessment Decision Key Concepts and Principles Assessment is the process of evaluating the extent to which learners have developed their knowledge‚ understanding and abilities and as a result of this process an assessor will deem a learner as being competent and the evidence they provide
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