A professional development programme focused on fair and valid learner assessment. Gain the expertise to design, conduct, and evaluate assessments that meet the highest standards of quality and integrity.
This professional development programme is designed for individuals involved in learner assessment across various educational and training contexts. You'll master the principles and practices of fair, valid, and reliable assessment, including the design of assessment tools, conducting assessments, and providing constructive feedback. The course emphasises ethical assessment practices, quality assurance, and alignment with national qualifications frameworks.
| Module | Title | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment Principles | Understanding assessment; purposes and types of assessment; principles of fair, valid, reliable and practical assessment; assessment policies and frameworks. |
| 2 | Assessment Design & Development | Designing assessment instruments; aligning assessment with learning outcomes; developing rubrics and marking guides; creating assessment tasks and activities. |
| 3 | Conducting Assessments | Preparing for assessment; managing assessment environments; administering assessments; observation and questioning techniques; recording assessment evidence. |
| 4 | Feedback & Evaluation | Providing constructive feedback; evaluating assessment outcomes; moderation processes; assessment review and improvement; reporting assessment results. |
| 5 | Quality Assurance | Quality assurance in assessment; internal and external moderation; verification processes; continuous professional development; maintaining assessment standards. |
| 6 | Ethics & Professionalism | Ethical assessment practices; confidentiality and privacy; managing bias and discrimination; legal requirements; professional conduct and accountability. |
Tools practised: Assessment Management Systems, Rubric Design Tools, e-Assessment Platforms, Portfolio Management Systems.
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