Planning Assessments

Planning Assessments

Planning Assessments

Planning and preparation of assessments is essential to ensure that you have communicated to the learner and the employer the purpose of the assessment and to agree the practical arrangements.

Open Ended

Think about what you would consider when planning an assessment and write down some ideas.

What did you come up with

• What is the purpose of the assessment - why is it necessary

• Is the learner ready for assessment

• What methods will you use

• What standards / criteria do you want to cover

• Volume of evidence and how this is authenticated

• Awarding organisation requirements

Open Ended

Think about the more specific practical arrangements you need to consider when planning an assessment and write down some ideas.

Practical Arrangements could include:

• Location of assessment

• Date and time of assessment

• Range of PPE and who provides this

• Car parking/Security arrangements

• Access arrangements/Adaptions for individual needs

• Resources required for assessment

• Recording of the assessment and providing feedback to the learner

Communciation

Communication is an important aspect not just to pass on information but also to listen and build effective working relationships whilst motivating and inspiring learners.

We need to pay attention to how we communicate in written form, verablly and non-verbally.

Your tone of voice is as important as what you actually say and how you say it.

Reflect on Your Style of Communication

• How do you communicate? Do you have a preference?

• What type of style do you use? Is the learner participant or not?

• What skills do you have that impact positively on a learner?

• Are you meeting each individuals needs?

• What do you think you could do differently?

Multiple Choice

Non Verbal Communciation is thought to be what percentage of our interpersonal communication?

• 27%

• 70%

• 55%

Multiple Choice

Which of these skills are thought to be effective interpersonal communication skills?

• Active Listening

• Summarising and Paraphrasing what a person has said

• Asking questions to show you are interested

• All of these statements

Summary

• Plan to meet your learners needs in line with the requirements of the assessment strategy

• Prepare assessments to include a range of practical arrangements

• Involving the learner and employer in the planning

• Communicate using different methods and consider the impact of what you say and how you say it

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