Principles and Practices of Assessment

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.<br/> <br/> 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, coverin<br/> <br/> • principles of assessment<br/> • planning for assessment<br/> • types and methods of assessment<br/> • assessment practice<br/> • giving feedback<br/> • recording progress and achievement<br/> • quality assurance<br/> • evaluation<br/> <br/> The updated 4th edition includes new content on:<br/> <ul> <li>the assessor coach role</li> <li>end-point assessment</li> <li>the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance</li> <li>online assessment</li> <li>theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation</li> </ul>