Strengths and Limitations of Assessment
Understanding the principles and practices of assessment. Unit 001 1.5: Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners. Each learner has their own specific requirements regarding the process in which they are able to produce evidence to meet the requirements through a range of assessment methods. In order to meet the requirements for each vocational qualification the assessor must first establish which methods of assessment are best suited to that learner. With the Joint Educational and Training Services we utilise each placement we have available and the environment in which they are set in. Below is a list of assessment methods I use detailing the strengths and limitations of each; Holistic: Enables learners to demonstrate several aspects of a qualification at the same time.
Strengths – Holistic assessment of a performance unit could incorporate aspects of a knowledge unit. Similar criteria from different units can be assessed at the same time. This makes evidence collection and demonstration of competence much more efficient for assessors and enables learners to progress more readily when needed.
Limitations – Holistic assessment is great if you are fully conversant with the whole aspect of it. If however the learner is not and finds it difficult to grasp then they could become confused by the whole idea.
Learner statements: Learners write how they have met the assessment criteria.
Strengths – This enables learners to take ownership of their achievements and give a detailed description on the activities leading up to their competence in the required area.
Limitations – Learners might misinterpret the assessment criteria and/or write too much or too little. Another assessment method should be used in addition to confirm competence.
Observations: Watching learners perform a skill, in British Forces Cyprus this will generally lead to an observation of performance on a
Strengths – Holistic assessment of a performance unit could incorporate aspects of a knowledge unit. Similar criteria from different units can be assessed at the same time. This makes evidence collection and demonstration of competence much more efficient for assessors and enables learners to progress more readily when needed.
Limitations – Holistic assessment is great if you are fully conversant with the whole aspect of it. If however the learner is not and finds it difficult to grasp then they could become confused by the whole idea.
Learner statements: Learners write how they have met the assessment criteria.
Strengths – This enables learners to take ownership of their achievements and give a detailed description on the activities leading up to their competence in the required area.
Limitations – Learners might misinterpret the assessment criteria and/or write too much or too little. Another assessment method should be used in addition to confirm competence.
Observations: Watching learners perform a skill, in British Forces Cyprus this will generally lead to an observation of performance on a