Teaching and Learning - good practice

Assessment

• Is accurate, valid, learner-centred and undertaken on a timely and regular basis
• Is appropriate for the course and helps learners develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding
• Conforms to awarding body requirements, where appropriate
• Ensures that assessed work is returned promptly
• Monitors learners’ progress and gives clear information about progress being made
• Tells individuals how they could improve through both verbally and written positive and constructive comments on work
• Involves formative assessment to check on learning. This may be through written work, questioning, in class or for homework
• Sets targets for improvement that are challenging but achievable
• Is recorded
• Helps identify additional learning needs