Attribute 8: Lead evidence‐based assessment practices for learning in a range of contexts, including APL and work based learning
An example of how I have used assessment in education can be found in Case Study 1. In this case study I outline how assessment was selected based on learning objectives that required the recollection of knowledge for compliance based training. I also outline how the curriculum in this case study is required to be completed by all staff, yet some staff already have existing prior knowledge, so the curriculum was designed for people to go straight to assessment and by-pass course content to demonstrate prior knowledge.
In addition to the example outlined further in Case Study 1, my use of assessment is informed by theory around the different types of assessment. The Ministry of Education's Te Kete Ipurangi website provides an interesting analogy regarding formative and normative assessment as outlined in the image below taken from their website:
In addition to the example outlined further in Case Study 1, my use of assessment is informed by theory around the different types of assessment. The Ministry of Education's Te Kete Ipurangi website provides an interesting analogy regarding formative and normative assessment as outlined in the image below taken from their website:
Formative assessment is a tool that can be used to inform future growth, while summative assessment measures the outcomes of learning programs. While the analogy above relates to education delivered to children, I see this of relevance to my own teaching practice to adults as well. As an educator it is important for me to recognise when different assessment methodologies are important. For example, in the assessmentsn in the Mandatory Education curriculum in my current workplace outlined in Case Study 1, summative assessment has been used. The purpose of the curriculum is to ensure staff are aware of knowledge required as per legislation, regulation, policy and standards, so being able to measure the attainment of this knowledge is important, while not necessarily being concerned with the further development of knowledge. However in other programs the use of formative assessment plays a vital role in my teaching practice. A small but practical example is the use of self-assessment tools during course, like the one below I have used in my course, Effective Workplace Communication.
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This assessment is done early on it the course, and different questions relate to different sections focused on in the course. This tool helps inform both learners and myself as a teacher, on what topics people require greater focus on, to ensure the course helps learners as much as possible. Understanding that there are different forms of assessment, as an educator I look to use assessment not only as a measurement tool for success of learning objectives, but also as a tool for ongoing development and growth. Both summative and formative assessment informs my teaching practice.