Ptlls Unit 7
UNIT 007 Principles of assessment in lifelong learning
Craig Pearson (1400 words) 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 Explain the types of assessment used in lifelong learning. Explain the use of methods of assessment in lifelong learning. Compare the strengths and limitations of assessment methods to meet individual learner needs. Explain ways to involve the learner in the assessment process. Explain the role of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process.
Assessments are the process of evaluating an individual’s learning. They involve generating and collecting evidence of a learner’s attainment of knowledge and skills and judging that evidence against defined standards. Formative Assessments (quizzes and practical tests) are used to strengthen memory recall by practice and to promote confidence in one’s knowledge. In the learning process we are trying to transfer knowledge and skills to a persons’ memory so that they become competent to perform a task. During that process people might fail to pay attention, fail to grasp everything taught or simply forget things even though they once knew it. Most learning environments use simple Formative questions as they can focus the leaner’s attention towards the importance of key topics. Sometimes results are stored in order to track how instruction might be improved. Michael Scriven is credited with first using the term “formative” (Scriven 1967) to describe evaluation that is intended to assess the effectiveness of new curricula. Tests and exams designed to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities are known as Summative Assessments. These are typically used to certify people have a certain level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability. Often these certifications grant people access to something previously not permitted such as a license to drive or be promoted within an organization or have physical access to dangerous materials. Because of this Summative Assessments are typically Higher Stakes assessments. Typically Summative
Craig Pearson (1400 words) 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 Explain the types of assessment used in lifelong learning. Explain the use of methods of assessment in lifelong learning. Compare the strengths and limitations of assessment methods to meet individual learner needs. Explain ways to involve the learner in the assessment process. Explain the role of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process.
Assessments are the process of evaluating an individual’s learning. They involve generating and collecting evidence of a learner’s attainment of knowledge and skills and judging that evidence against defined standards. Formative Assessments (quizzes and practical tests) are used to strengthen memory recall by practice and to promote confidence in one’s knowledge. In the learning process we are trying to transfer knowledge and skills to a persons’ memory so that they become competent to perform a task. During that process people might fail to pay attention, fail to grasp everything taught or simply forget things even though they once knew it. Most learning environments use simple Formative questions as they can focus the leaner’s attention towards the importance of key topics. Sometimes results are stored in order to track how instruction might be improved. Michael Scriven is credited with first using the term “formative” (Scriven 1967) to describe evaluation that is intended to assess the effectiveness of new curricula. Tests and exams designed to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities are known as Summative Assessments. These are typically used to certify people have a certain level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability. Often these certifications grant people access to something previously not permitted such as a license to drive or be promoted within an organization or have physical access to dangerous materials. Because of this Summative Assessments are typically Higher Stakes assessments. Typically Summative
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