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Assessing Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Third Edition


June 2011 | 136 pages | Learning Matters
Assessment theory and practice forms an integral part of the knowledge and understanding required to achieve QTLS. This book is a practical guide and comprehensive introduction to this broad and complex subject area. The text includes chapters on the different types of assessment, feedback, recording, evaluation and inclusive practice and covers e-assessment. Interactive activities are included throughout to help trainees reflect on and develop their own views. This third edition includes coverage of new units of assessment for workplace assessors (TAQA).

 
Introduction
 
Thinking about assessment
 
Diagnostic assessment, AP(E)L and ipsative assessment
 
Formative and summative assessment
 
Validity and reliability
 
Assessment methods
 
Feedback
 
Recording and tracking assessment information
 
Evaluation
 
Equality or opportunity and inclusive practice
 
ILT and e-assessment
 
Appendix
 
Index

Like the layout of content within chapters, easy to read and understand. Like the theory focus, practical tasks and appendix - referrence to Assessor and IQA Awards. Note for future edition - APLC is now RPL

Ann Gravells
Education and Training, Bishop Burton College
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Like- clarity of explanations. Layout and presentation- easy to access information. Includes activities. Suggestion- could have more references to theory (especially for CertEd audience.)

Christine Clements
Teacher Training, Wakefield College
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This is adopted for the 1st module.

Dr Denise Summers
Faculty of Education, University of Plymouth
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This will be suggested as a supplementary text for the students. The introductory chapter helpfully sets the scene and provides an overview. The key ideas for students to consider are easily signposted.
reasonable set of references at end of each chapter, could have been more substantial or point to other sources.

Dr Nick Allsopp
Education Studies, De Montfort University
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It is good to have a book for adult students that includes practical examples of assessment, including AP(E)L.

Dr Tony Morgan
Community Youth Work, Ulster University
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This updated version is as helpful as the original in enabling learners to gain a comprehensive understanding of issues around assessment in Lifelong Learning.

Georgia McCrone
Teacher Education and Training, Blackpool and the Fylde College
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Familiar format, builds on previous editions. The colour of the books is getting a little confusing. Stick to the same colour for assessment just highligh new edition?

Linda Hallwood
Teacher Training, Wakefield College
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A useful addition to resources particularly for Unit 303 of the TAQA award at L3

Linda Imrie
Education, Hugh Baird College
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Clearly presented with opportunities for reflective practice. 'Thoery focus' appears weak - would prefer more indepth theory links.

Miss Amanda Turner
Teacher Education & Prof Development, West Anglia College
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Useful for those seeking to work in the lifelong learning sector, good format and structured well

Miss Caroline Lewis
Swansea School of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University
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