SUPPORTING LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE The aim of this assignment is to reflect upon my experiences as a mentor in relation to a student’s introduction to the clinical placement‚ focusing on the establishment of a learning environment. In addition‚ the author intends to examine the learning theories behind the teaching of the practical skill of carrying out a manual blood pressure. The author’s performance as a mentor is assessed by whether the standards of practice out lined by the NMC
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Teaching and learning occurs throughout our daily lives due to formal and informal learning. In other words‚ learning is not limited to school hours only. In fact‚ children learn to speak their native language at a very young age before they start attending school. This type of learning is known informal learning. On the other hands‚ formal learning occurs when students begin attending school so as to learn new subjects. New subjects at school may only be learnt if there is quality teaching. In
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Unit 007 – Principles of assessment in lifelong learning. Assessment is a tool to see if learning has taken place and a measure of how much a learner has retained and what further teaching is required. There are 3 assessment types used in lifelong learning‚ these are initial‚ formative and summative. Depending on the subject being taught and the relevant awarding bodies’ requirements a combination of all 3 types maybe used. Initial – Initial assessment should take place prior to the students
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explore the principles of assessment and will use these as a guide to evaluate the Target Skills Gold software as a tool for initial assessment. Geoff Petty (2009) describes assessment as a four part process in which we: 1. Plan – decide what and how to teach to ensure your sessions are effective and suit the learners needs 2. Assess – develop suitable ways to discover what progress has been made towards the learning goal 3. Inform – give feedback on the results of assessment 4. Address – use the
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Support assessment for learning 1. Compare and contrast the roles of the teacher and for the learning support practitioner in assessment of learners’ achievements. 2. Summarise the difference between formative and summative assessment. 3. Explain the characteristics of assessment for learning. 4. Explain the importance and benefits of assessment for learning. 5. Explain how assessment for learning can contribute to planning for the future learning carried out by:
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The functions of assessment in learning and development. Learning and development are interconnected. The candidate needs to be informed what one is supposed to learn‚ how well one is on track during learning and how one may improve. This learning (or training) is focused and evaluated against the job one is currently hold. Education can be provided to the candidate to equip him/her with qualifications for future promotion or redeployment. Development focuses upon the activities that the company
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Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning In this assignment I will be analysing the types and methods of assessment and how they are used in lifelong learning. I will discuss their strengths and weaknesses‚ different styles and the importance of record keeping in education‚ linking these with current practice and theories. 1.1+1.2 Types of assessment fall under three main categories‚ namely initial‚ formative and summative depending on when they are used in the learning process.
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Victoria Claire Beaney 126667 TDA 3.7 Support Assessment For Learning Unit Ref: A/601/4072 1. Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning. 1.1. Compare and contrast the roles of the teacher and the learning support practitioner in the assessment of learners’ achievements. The Teachers Role: Planning On-going assessment Effective marking and feedback Assessment as an end of Key Stage process Record and evidence
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ENABLING LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT (LL112) TASK 1: SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT The purpose of this summary assignment is to discuss assessment methods‚ with the use of one example I use in practice; the influence numeracy and literacy have on the assessment tools used. What is assessment? Petty (2004) defines it as‚ “measures the breadth and depth of learning”. This is a rather simplistic view; all assessment tools can be divided into two subsections‚ formative (A) and summative (B) assessments. A is the
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lifelong learning OCR unit number: 4 Level: Level 3 Credit value: Guided learning hours: 3 12 Unit reference number: M/503/1229 Unit purpose and aim The purpose of the unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning and the relationship between different professionals in lifelong learning. It includes responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for learners. Learning Outcomes
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