Assessment in the Work Place for Work-based Supervisors - Allin L & Turnock C (2007)

Table of Contents

1. ASSESSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN WORK-BASED LEARNING - Allin L & Turnock C (2007)
2. The Need for Assessment
3. Types of Assessment
   1. Formative Assessment
   2. Summative Assessment
   3. Criterion Assessment
   4. Performance Assessment
   5. The use of reviews and portfolios
   6. Learning contracts
4. When to use a Particular Assessment?
5. Giving Feedback
   1. Useful Tips
   2. Features of Positive Feedback
   3. Negative Feedback
   4. Written Feedback
6. Skills for Effective Assessment
7. Helping a Failing Student
   1. Failure in the submitted work
   2. Avoiding Intimidating Students
   3. Dealing with Non-improving Students
8. Conclusion
9. References

ASSESSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN WORK-BASED LEARNING - Allin L & Turnock C (2007)

Introduction

A key aspect of the supervisor role is student assessment. Successful supervision requires the supervisor to know why there is a need to assess learning, different approaches to assessment, what is a reliable and valid assessment and using feedback to enhance student learning. It also will identify the skills required to assess in the workplace and assist you in managing students' success and failure.