4 Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment
4.1 Explain the importance of involving the learner and others in the assessment process
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The learner has to look at the assessment and the evidence/documentation required
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The
learner/assessor
agree
on
an
assessment
plan
to
include
content/evidence
required/method of assessment/any other evidence such as witness statements
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The assessment may require evidence from peers. The assessor ensure that this evidence is
reliable and valid
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The learner may be able to provide evidence from a previous job/experience
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The testimony/evidence will show the details such as contact details and explanation of the
activity
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The learner will agree with the assessor when witness statements can be used and when they
suitable/valid
4.2 Summarize the types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in
the assessment process
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The standards of the assessment units, their levels, the appeals procedure and the I.V. process
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How other units can map over and cover the same requirements
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The agreed assessment plan
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Help that is available for candidates with particular assessment requirements
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e.g. Word processor for candidate with writing and learning difficulties, sign language for
hearing impaired and Braille for the visually impaired
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Feedback from the assessor
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Flexibility with the assessments - shift working/permanent nights
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The range of assessment opportunities
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Past experience and experience
4.3
Explain how peer pressure and self-assessment can be used effectively to promote learner
involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning
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This encourages the learner to motivate themselves and prepare for an assessment. They will
collect and be aware of evidence that will be required for the assessor.
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Peer pressure is created by your fellow workmates, they will create different ideas and
thoughts