Assessing learners in lifelong learning

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1 Assessing learners in lifelong learning UV30814 D/503/4904 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:

2 VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Hospitality and Catering and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45 years of experience. VTCT is an awarding body regulated by national organisations including Ofqual, SQA, DfES and CCEA. VTCT is a registered charity investing in education and skills but also giving to good causes in the area of facial disfigurement. Statement of unit achievement By signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence gathered is authentic. This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification. Unit code Date achieved Learner signature Assessor initials IV signature (if sampled) Assessor tracking table All assessors using this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for verification purposes. Assessor name Assessor signature Assessors initials Assessor number (optional)

3 UV30814 Assessing learners in lifelong learning The aim of this unit is to enable you to use types and methods of assessment to conduct and record assessment in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements. You will learn how to evaluate your own assessment practice. You will cover the expectations in relation to the minimum core in assessing learners in lifelong learning. UV30814_v11

4 Level 3 Credit value 3 GLH 15 Observation(s) 2 External paper(s) 0

5 Assessing learners in lifelong learning Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Be able to conduct and record assessments in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements 2. Be able to use types and methods of assessment to meet the needs of learners 3. Understand expectations in relation to the minimum core in assessing learners in lifelong learning 4. Be able to evaluate own assessment practice Evidence requirements 1. Teaching practice You are required to undertake teaching practice in a work environment. Practice should be in an appropriate context - either with groups of learners or with individual learners. There is no specified number of practice hours that must be achieved. 5. Range All ranges must be practically demonstrated or other forms of evidence produced to show they have been covered. 6. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence. 7. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes and ranges in this unit. All outcomes and ranges must be achieved. 8. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. 2. Working environment This unit assesses occupational competence. Evidence for this unit must be gathered in a real working environment. Simulations, projects or assignments are not allowed for these outcomes. 3. Achieving assessment criteria There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all assessment criteria. Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one assessment criterion. 4. Observation outcomes Competent performance of Observation outcomes must be demonstrated to your assessor on at least two occasions. UV

6 Achieving observations and range Achieving observation outcomes Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit. Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be required to produce supplementary evidence or asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning. Achieving range The range section indicates what must be covered. Ranges should be practically demonstrated as part of an observation. Where this is not possible other forms of evidence may be produced. All ranges must be covered. Your assessor will document the portfolio reference once a range has been competently achieved. Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved. Teaching practice sign off Teaching practice must be undertaken in a work environment to achieve this unit. Practice should be in an appropriate context - either with groups of learners or with individual learners. There is no specified number of practice hours that must be achieved. Your assessor will complete the table below when sufficient teaching practice (as deemed appropriate by your assessor) has been completed and documented in your portfolio of evidence. Date achieved Assessor initials 4 UV30814

7 Observations Outcome 1 Be able to conduct and record assessments in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements You can: a. Carry out and record assessments to meet internal and external processes and requirements b. Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement *May be assessed through oral questioning. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UV

8 Range You must practically demonstrate that you have: Carried out all the assessment requirements Portfolio reference Awarding organisation requirements Summative assessments Formative assessment Recorded assessments in all formats Portfolio reference In awarding organisation log book In learner s portfolio Assessor s records 6 UV30814

9 Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below: Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning. Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies UV

10 Knowledge Outcome 1 Be able to conduct and record assessments in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements You can: Portfolio reference c. Define the key concepts of assessment d. State the assessment requirements and related procedures of learning programmes 8 UV30814

11 Outcome 2 Be able to use types and methods of assessment to meet the needs of learners You can: Portfolio reference a. Select and apply assessment types and methods to meet the needs of learners b. Use peer and self-assessment to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment for, and of, their learning c. Use questioning and feedback in the assessment for, and of, learning d. Use assessment types and methods to enable learners to produce assessment evidence that is valid, reliable, sufficient, authentic and current UV

12 Outcome 3 Understand expectations in relation to the minimum core in assessing learners in lifelong learning You can: Portfolio reference a. Explain how minimum core elements can be demonstrated in assessing learners in lifelong learning b. Apply minimum core elements in assessing learners in own specialist area 10 UV30814

13 Outcome 4 Be able to evaluate own assessment practice You can: Portfolio reference a. Reflect on the effectiveness of own assessment practice while taking account of the views of learners b. Identify ways to improve own assessment practice UV

14 Unit content Range This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content. Outcome 1: Be able to conduct and record assessments in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements Carry out and record assessments to meet internal and external processes and requirements: Awarding organisation requirements, regulatory and funding organisation requirements, internal organisational policy and practice, accuracy, legibility, written communication. Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement: Awarding organisation requirements, regulatory and funding organisation requirements, internal organisational policy and practice, accuracy, legibility, written communication. Define the key concepts of assessment: Fair, valid, reliable, authentic, sufficient, current assessment. State the assessment requirements and related procedures of learning programmes: Awarding organisation requirements, evidence requirements, adaptation of assessment arrangements to meet the needs of individual learners, legislation impacting upon assessment (data protection, freedom of information, equality, health and safety, organisational policy and practice), different types of assessment (screening, initial, diagnostic, formative, summative), assessment of skills/knowledge/behaviour. 12 UV30814

15 Outcome 2: Be able to use types and methods of assessment to meet the needs of learners Assessment types and methods to meet the needs of learners: Validity/ reliability/sufficiency/authenticity/currency of evidence, adaptation of assessment arrangements to meet the needs of individual learners. Different stages of assessment screening, initial, diagnostic, formative, summative. Different types of assessment self, peer, ipsative, criterion referenced, normative referenced, assessment of learning, assessment as learning, assessment for learning, Different methods of assessment computerised, group work, practical observation, presentations, oral questioning, written test, written assignment, role play, written testimony, formal and informal methods of assessment. Use peer and self-assessment to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment for and of their learning: Peer assessment, self-assessment, action planning, SMART targets (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely), negotiation skills, strengths and limitations of peer group assessment, strengths and limitations of self-assessment, learner autonomy. Use questioning and feedback in the assessment for and of learning: Questioning techniques, written/verbal/nonverbal communication, inclusive language, selection of appropriate register, rules of effective feedback. UV

16 Outcome 3: Understand expectations in relation to the minimum core in assessing learners in lifelong learning Explain how minimum core elements can be demonstrated in assessing learners in lifelong learning: Adult literacy core curriculum, adult numeracy core curriculum, adult ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) core curriculum, personal ICT skills, assessment planning, written and verbal communication. Apply minimum core elements in assessing learners in own specialist area: Adult literacy core curriculum, adult numeracy core curriculum, adult ESOL core curriculum, personal ICT skills, assessment planning, written and verbal communication. Outcome 4: Be able to evaluate own assessment practice Reflect on the effectiveness of own assessment practice taking account of the view of learners: Models of reflection (Gibbs, Schön), self-reflective practice, learner evaluation, using feedback from a range of suitable sources (learner, internal verifier, external verifier). Identify ways to improve own assessment practice: Models of reflection (Gibbs, Schön), self-reflective practice, learner evaluation, using feedback from a range of suitable sources (learner, internal verifier, external verifier), standardisation meetings, sharing best practice, action planning, SMART targets. 14 UV30814