Principles and Practices of Assessment

Download or read book Principles and Practices of Assessment written by Ann Gravells and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you to become an assessor; improve your job role; and/or work towards a relevant assessment qualification. The book takes you through all the information you need to know, opening up the topic for learning in a really accessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice are included. The book also includes examples of completed assessment documents. It is a comprehensive text, covering: • principles of assessment • planning for assessment • types and methods of assessment • assessment practice • giving feedback • recording progress and achievement • quality assurance • evaluation The updated 4th edition includes new content on: the assessor coach role end-point assessment the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance online assessment theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation