An Account of Assessment in the Lls
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 they may need.
Formative Assessment.
These take place continuously throughout a learner’s time under tuition and allows for development to take place. Asking questions and observing actions can provide ongoing feedback to enable learners to develop further before a summative, or final assessment takes place. Assessing learners on a formative basis enables the teacher to assess their prospects in a summative assessment, and helps to highlight any areas they will need to develop further to produce a good result in the summative assessment.
Summative Assessment.
These usually occur at the end of a programme, unit or topic or are for a full qualification. They are often very stressful for the students and can lead to a “fail” even though the learner is quite capable of passing under other circumstances.
1.2 Explain the uses of methods of assessment in Lifelong Learning.
Assessment methods are different from assessment types; a method is how the assessment type will be used and is classed as formal or informal.
Methods used will depend upon what is being assessed – knowledge, skills, attitudes or for an award of a qualification.
Each learner is an individual and any particular learner requirements must be taken into account along with the relevant equality and diversity factors no matter who is setting the assessment - the teacher or an awarding authority. Methods of assessment can be used to help determine a myriad of accomplishments, they can help:
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 they may need.
Formative Assessment.
These take place continuously throughout a learner’s time under tuition and allows for development to take place. Asking questions and observing actions can provide ongoing feedback to enable learners to develop further before a summative, or final assessment takes place. Assessing learners on a formative basis enables the teacher to assess their prospects in a summative assessment, and helps to highlight any areas they will need to develop further to produce a good result in the summative assessment.
Summative Assessment.
These usually occur at the end of a programme, unit or topic or are for a full qualification. They are often very stressful for the students and can lead to a “fail” even though the learner is quite capable of passing under other circumstances.
1.2 Explain the uses of methods of assessment in Lifelong Learning.
Assessment methods are different from assessment types; a method is how the assessment type will be used and is classed as formal or informal.
Methods used will depend upon what is being assessed – knowledge, skills, attitudes or for an award of a qualification.
Each learner is an individual and any particular learner requirements must be taken into account along with the relevant equality and diversity factors no matter who is setting the assessment - the teacher or an awarding authority. Methods of assessment can be used to help determine a myriad of accomplishments, they can help: