Dttls Module 2
In my assignment I will explain what is assessment and how is used, evaluate assessment methods and process that I use in my teaching practise. How will the results of student’s work help me and the student to give and get the right guidance to achieve their goal in the set criteria and standard.
There are many assessing methods, which are used to assess student’s skill, knowledge, understanding and ability. As Gray states ‘assessment is a process by which evidence of student achievement is obtained and judged.’ Gray et al. 2005:50 The assessment will identify not only the knowledge, but also areas for improvement and development. Possibly can identify that additional support will be required and appropriateness of the course for the student. Assessments also motivate and encourage the students. The initial assessment is process of finding out suitability of course for the student, prior knowledge of the student, areas for development and improvement. The initial assessment is usually carried out by interview. During interview the student is asked all sorts of questions but mainly to find out suitability for the course, but hobbies and student’s interests are also taken into count. Sometimes the student is asked to write short piece of writing about them- self’s or why they want to do the chosen course. The initial assessment is carried out in process of the enrolment. This assessment method is practical, valid, authentic and reliable. To reflect on this assessment method, I think it is very good way as students can ask questions about the course, qualification and after course guidance. Only one thing that should improve is the knowledge and ability of the staff. From my personal experience the interviewer not necessarily would be tutor and would not have the ability to perform the interview right.
The students are also required to do diagnostic assessment. These assessments are carried out at the beginning of the course. As Cox and Harper 2000:75 states
There are many assessing methods, which are used to assess student’s skill, knowledge, understanding and ability. As Gray states ‘assessment is a process by which evidence of student achievement is obtained and judged.’ Gray et al. 2005:50 The assessment will identify not only the knowledge, but also areas for improvement and development. Possibly can identify that additional support will be required and appropriateness of the course for the student. Assessments also motivate and encourage the students. The initial assessment is process of finding out suitability of course for the student, prior knowledge of the student, areas for development and improvement. The initial assessment is usually carried out by interview. During interview the student is asked all sorts of questions but mainly to find out suitability for the course, but hobbies and student’s interests are also taken into count. Sometimes the student is asked to write short piece of writing about them- self’s or why they want to do the chosen course. The initial assessment is carried out in process of the enrolment. This assessment method is practical, valid, authentic and reliable. To reflect on this assessment method, I think it is very good way as students can ask questions about the course, qualification and after course guidance. Only one thing that should improve is the knowledge and ability of the staff. From my personal experience the interviewer not necessarily would be tutor and would not have the ability to perform the interview right.
The students are also required to do diagnostic assessment. These assessments are carried out at the beginning of the course. As Cox and Harper 2000:75 states