Assessing Learners in Education and Training

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
F/505/0125
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

The learning outcomes must be assessed in a teaching and learning environment.
Simulation is not permitted.
There is a requirement to observe and assess practice in this unit. To be eligible for the award of credit for this unit, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of one assessed observation of practice that has met the required standards of practice.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to use types and methods of assessment to meet the needs of individual learners.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the purposes of types of assessment used in education and training.
  • 1.2
    Analyse the effectiveness of assessment methods in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners.
  • 1.3
    Use types and methods of assessment to meet the individual needs of learners.
  • 1.4
    Use peer- and self-assessment to promote learners’ involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment for, and of, their learning.
  • 1.5
    Use questioning and feedback to contribute to the assessment process.
2

Be able to carry out assessments in accordance with internal and external requirements

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify the internal and external assessment requirements and related procedures of learning programmes.
  • 2.2
    Use assessment types and methods to enable learners to produce assessment evidence that is valid, reliable, sufficient, authentic and current.
  • 2.3
    Conduct assessments in line with internal and external requirements.
  • 2.4
    Record the outcomes of assessments to meet internal and external requirements.
  • 2.5
    Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement.
3

Be able to implement the minimum core when assessing learners.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in assessing learners.
  • 3.2
    Apply minimum core elements in assessing learners.
4

Be able to evaluate own assessment practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Review the effectiveness of own assessment practice, taking account of the views of learners and others.
  • 4.2
    Identify areas for improvement in own assessment practice.