Unit 012 Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning
College roll 260 Muhammod jubayer ahmod chowdhury
As a lifelong earning teacher training cycle begins with an initial assessment of the learners,
This formal method involves comparing performance with stated intended competencies—by self assessment, peer assessment, or objective testing—and planning education accordingly where I must identify individual needs, such as special needs and learning styles. It is also a starting point to which I can refer.
Other means of assessment include simulations, role play, written and verbal tasks or a project to assess holistically. The methods chosen will always depend on the subject, the abilities of the learners, the learning objectives, the external requirements and the timescale available
Review and evaluate a range of different assessment methods available for a tutor to use throughout the teaching/training cycle and explain the ones you would use in the context of my subject area. I would Justify the types of records to keep for assessment and in the wider context of my teaching.Assessments are the way to find out if learning has actually taken place. Enabling me, as tutors, to see if objectives have been met. The range of assessment methods used in Creative Media is varied and can be tailored to the learners needs identified in the Learner Profile at the Diagnostic/ Induction stage of the course.
Observation allows a chance to view the students communication and professional team-skills and record authentic video evidence of the student demonstrating their understanding verbally/ physically in a professional context they will encounter again either in Higher Education or the workplace.
Questioning is a quick way to check on learning and ensure a learner is engaged and content with the objective being developed. I use a range of methods in accordance with my Learner Profile so as not isolate/ worry/ un-necessarily fill my learners with the fear that I experienced as a student. I feel that using differentiated Socratic questioning (‘do you agree with…’, ‘…what do you think?’, ‘you made a good point in your essay about…’) I can stitch together a conversation using different levels of contribution from every one verbally. Using .Simulation can provide invaluable practice of work place situations that the learner will need to learn in a safe and patient environment before progressing to a real work place scenario.
Witness testimony is an invaluable way of capturing evidence of learners engaged in practical tasks and can be evidenced with video of the learner using skills and reflecting on their practice.
Projects provide great ways to set the assessment in a professional/ vocational context while allowing the learners to gain work experience in their field. The beginning, middle, end structure of the assessment provides clear stages for formative feedback, reflection, and a chance to develop team-work skills.
Written provides a learner with a chance to convey understanding in text format. This is a traditional form of assessment that many learners will be familiar with and is a comfortable way to demonstrate learning
Learners with dyslexia and other difficulties can struggle with written tasks so it is important to break Assignments in to small chunks and offer guidance with regards to structure and shaping of a Report.
Audio is a useful and time-efficient way to store and record feedback of a students work that can be played back on headphones as the student looks back over and reflects on their work. Video is a useful way to speak to the learner in a personal way down the lens that engages and focuses the learner on the targets at hand. The Assessor can be direct, specific, detailed, and thorough by replicating the 1-1 feedback in class in a way that can be saved, reviewed, revisited, paused and used whenever it suits the learner. “Feedback is an essential element in
