Assessment is a method used to determine whether learning has taken place. It is an opportunity to clarify whether the learner has gained the necessary skills in relation to the various parts of their qualification. Assessments can take place at every visit with the learner through observation, discussion, examinations, and questioning. Learners in Wales also complete project work towards their English and Maths qualification. Anne Gravell states:
“Assessments should focus on improving and reinforcing learning as well as measuring achievements. It should help your learners realise how they are progressing and what they need to do to improve and/ or develop further.”
Gravells, A (2014) Achieving your Assessment & Quality Assurance Units (TAQA) …show more content…
It is important to make the most of each visit with the learner, if it is not possible to complete a formal assessment, it should be possible to complete an informal assessment though observations etc. It is also important to give regular feedback to ensure the learner feels supported, encouraged and aware of where they are in their qualification. Any concerns you may have regarding work not being completed for instance can also be mentioned in feedback although it is important for the feedback to be as positive as possible. Negative comments can have a negative impact on the learner and therefore I tend to use the ‘sandwich approach’ when giving feedback by giving one positive comment, followed by any development/ issues, and ending with another positive comment.
It is important we follow the assessment process which starts with the initial assessment – goes on to assessment planning- followed by assessment activity- assessment decision and feedback and ending with review of progress. It is essential that we follow this to ensure standardisation is maintained between learners and assessors. It also provides learners with a routing and fair …show more content…
It is important to complete these reports to ensure that the positives can be highlighted to ensure continuation of contracts and also to attract funding from new contracts. It is equally important to record and highlight the details of learners who are not on track and why, this ensure we are improving and working on plans to ensure targets regarding completions are
“Assessments should focus on improving and reinforcing learning as well as measuring achievements. It should help your learners realise how they are progressing and what they need to do to improve and/ or develop further.”
Gravells, A (2014) Achieving your Assessment & Quality Assurance Units (TAQA) …show more content…
It is important to make the most of each visit with the learner, if it is not possible to complete a formal assessment, it should be possible to complete an informal assessment though observations etc. It is also important to give regular feedback to ensure the learner feels supported, encouraged and aware of where they are in their qualification. Any concerns you may have regarding work not being completed for instance can also be mentioned in feedback although it is important for the feedback to be as positive as possible. Negative comments can have a negative impact on the learner and therefore I tend to use the ‘sandwich approach’ when giving feedback by giving one positive comment, followed by any development/ issues, and ending with another positive comment.
It is important we follow the assessment process which starts with the initial assessment – goes on to assessment planning- followed by assessment activity- assessment decision and feedback and ending with review of progress. It is essential that we follow this to ensure standardisation is maintained between learners and assessors. It also provides learners with a routing and fair …show more content…
It is important to complete these reports to ensure that the positives can be highlighted to ensure continuation of contracts and also to attract funding from new contracts. It is equally important to record and highlight the details of learners who are not on track and why, this ensure we are improving and working on plans to ensure targets regarding completions are