Assessment Methods by Lucy Smith https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84 best practice when assessing en-us 2017-08-18 11:58:43 UTC 2023-03-07 04:29:30 UTC hello@padlet.com mark_clark https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181610506 Witness testimonies – A statement from a person who is familiar with the learner and can provide a statement against the standards.

Case studies – A set situation or study given to the learner to research and provide feedback.

Simulation – Acting out an event, not used as competence evidence.

Assignments – Different tasks carried out by learners to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, understanding and/or attitudes.

Observation – Viewing a learner complete a physical task to demonstrate understanding and knowledge, confidence and competence.

Reflective account – Written or DVR looking at what the learner has done, learnt, any changes they would make referenced to the standards.

Product evidence – Creating a product of work, i.e. a poster that can be used as evidence against standards.

Q&A – DVR or written questions set by the assessor and answered by the learner to complete to show understanding and clarity of a task or procedure.

Professional discussion – Give the learner a topic to discuss, collecting evidence based around the standards.

Projects – A longer term activity enabling learners to provide evidence which meets the criteria.

]]> 2017-08-18 12:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181610506 katie_mee https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181610587 2017-08-18 12:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181610587 Reflective Account lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181611084 - Plan to support the learner about what needs to be included. 
- Learner needs to explain what they have done - not 'what we do here'.
- Needs past tense. Of a particular incident and like a story.
- Authenticate by asking for their employer/supervisor to verify. 
- If helped a colleague ask the colleague to confirm. 
- Written or DVR


]]> 2017-08-18 12:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181611084 Witness Testimony lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181611881 - Manager/employer
- Someone who is competent to make a decision and confirm the learner's competence.
- Like reflective account - the witness will describe occasions the learner has done something and confirm competence. 
- Plan with the employer or witness to observe the task and complete the account. 
- Witness needs a list of good things to comment upon.
- Can be DVR or written.  

]]> 2017-08-18 13:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181611881 Q&A lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181613725 - Will cover knowledge.
- Can be used to confirm knowledge after an observation. 
- Ask the learner to research and prepare. 
- Plan your questions, from the standards.]]> 2017-08-18 13:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181613725 Tests lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181614641 - An invigilator is needed. 
- This could be another TA, a colleague, QA, learner's manager. 
- Can't be a family member - needs to be unbiased. 
- Take a photo of the lay out or draw it. 
- Exam in progress sign displayed. 
- Clock present.
- no phones etc.
- S&L has to be planned. ]]> 2017-08-18 13:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181614641 Professional Discussion lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181616145 - DVR recorded. 
- Learner will be prepared and the PD will be planned. 
- Learner led. 
- Will aim to cover performance. 
- Agenda for the discussion.
- Record the timings of when you are claiming standards. ]]> 2017-08-18 13:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181616145 Observation lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181617877 - Plan for the obs, what you hope to see - specifics and general bits - mandatory. 
- In care needs to be live. 
- learner needs to confirm the observation and should be present throughout. ]]> 2017-08-18 13:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181617877 Product Evidence lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181619276 - current in date
- that the learner has done it, e.g. signed by the learner/initials
- PD describing the evidence
- authenticity confirming manager
- signpost to documents if including personal details. ]]> 2017-08-18 13:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181619276 Valid lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639820 2017-08-18 15:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639820 Authentic lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639842 2017-08-18 15:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639842 Current lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639856 2017-08-18 15:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639856 Sufficient lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639869 2017-08-18 15:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639869 Reliable lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639908 2017-08-18 15:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639908 How do you check your learners evidence? lucysmith19 https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639929 2017-08-18 15:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lucysmith19/h1yp39ywlj84/wish/181639929