Principles and Practices of Assessment

4th Edition

A guide for assessors in the FE and skills sector

Ann Gravells
eISBN-13: 9781529764703

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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

ISBNs 9781529764703, 152976470X, 9781529754070, 9781529754070
Language English
Number of Pages 248
Edition 4th