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