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THEORY TASK 7
WORD COUNT - 582
SHEET 1 of 2
WHAT IS ASSESSMENT
“Assessment is a way of finding out if learning has taken. It enables you, the assessor, to ascertain if your learner has gained the required skills and knowledge needed at a given point towards a course or qualification.” Ref. Preparing to Teach 3rd Edition, Ann Gravells
WHY ASSESS
It’s a measurement of your learner’s skill and knowledge at that moment. Based on the information gained to decide:
* If learning has taken place;
* If progress is being made;
* If extra/ external help is required;
* If capable of passing course qualification;
* On what feedback to give;
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Initial assessment will help you to identify:
* Needs;
* The right course;
* Education level (qualification);
* Computer literate;
* Literacy skills;
* Numeracy skills;
* Right entry level.
All of the above will help you evaluate your learner’s skills, knowledge, strengths and areas for development. Also if the learner is suitable for the course you are providing. If not, helping to point them in the right direction. This will also establish a baseline for you to work within the future.
Assessments are usually:
* Internal – by you or organisation;
* External – by independent assessor/examination board
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT I WOULD USE
* Observation;
* Questions (electronic and oral);
* Learning journal (consisting of work done);
* Assignments (projects to be completed).
Observation:
By watching the learners carry out a task on the computer.
By seeing if they have understood the task that has been set.
From demonstration that has been given.
From handout that has been given.
This will also allow the teacher to evaluate/modify the present/ and information given.
TERRY R BREE
THEORY TASK 7
SHEET 2 of 2
Questions:
A straight forward question and answer session after all demonstrations. There will...
THEORY TASK 7
WORD COUNT - 582
SHEET 1 of 2
WHAT IS ASSESSMENT
“Assessment is a way of finding out if learning has taken. It enables you, the assessor, to ascertain if your learner has gained the required skills and knowledge needed at a given point towards a course or qualification.” Ref. Preparing to Teach 3rd Edition, Ann Gravells
WHY ASSESS
It’s a measurement of your learner’s skill and knowledge at that moment. Based on the information gained to decide:
* If learning has taken place;
* If progress is being made;
* If extra/ external help is required;
* If capable of passing course qualification;
* On what feedback to give;
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Initial assessment will help you to identify:
* Needs;
* The right course;
* Education level (qualification);
* Computer literate;
* Literacy skills;
* Numeracy skills;
* Right entry level.
All of the above will help you evaluate your learner’s skills, knowledge, strengths and areas for development. Also if the learner is suitable for the course you are providing. If not, helping to point them in the right direction. This will also establish a baseline for you to work within the future.
Assessments are usually:
* Internal – by you or organisation;
* External – by independent assessor/examination board
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT I WOULD USE
* Observation;
* Questions (electronic and oral);
* Learning journal (consisting of work done);
* Assignments (projects to be completed).
Observation:
By watching the learners carry out a task on the computer.
By seeing if they have understood the task that has been set.
From demonstration that has been given.
From handout that has been given.
This will also allow the teacher to evaluate/modify the present/ and information given.
TERRY R BREE
THEORY TASK 7
SHEET 2 of 2
Questions:
A straight forward question and answer session after all demonstrations. There will...