Principles and Practices of Assessment: A Guide for Assessors in the Fe and Skills Sector

By Ann Gravells

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529754070
• ISBN13: 9781529754070
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"