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    The document discusses 7 common work-based assessment methods: direct observation, examination of work products, learner statements, discussion with learners, oral/written questions, recognized prior learning, and use of others (witness testimony). These methods are used to assess learner performance and knowledge through observation, examination of work, personal statements, discussion, questioning, previous learning, and witness testimony. The choice of assessment method should meet learner needs while following standards of fair, valid, reliable and cost-effective assessment.

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    The document discusses 7 common work-based assessment methods: direct observation, examination of work products, learner statements, discussion with learners, oral/written questions, recognized prior learning, and use of others (witness testimony). These methods are used to assess learner performance and knowledge through observation, examination of work, personal statements, discussion, questioning, previous learning, and witness testimony. The choice of assessment method should meet learner needs while following standards of fair, valid, reliable and cost-effective assessment.

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    Vocational learning assessment methods

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    Assessment Methods

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    The document discusses 7 common work-based assessment methods: direct observation, examination of work products, learner statements, discussion with learners, oral/written questions, recognized prior learning, and use of others (witness testimony). These methods are used to assess learner performance and knowledge through observation, examination of work, personal statements, discussion, questioning, previous learning, and witness testimony. The choice of assessment method should meet learner needs while following standards of fair, valid, reliable and cost-effective assessment.

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    Range of work-

    based
    Assessment
    Methods
    The 7 most • Direct Observation
    • Examination of Work products
    common used • Learners statement
    work- based • Discussion with learners
    • Oral or written questions
    assessment • Recognised prior learning

    methods • Use of others (witness testimony


    • Main and most authentic method of
    assessment
    • The assessor is physically present while the
    learner is carrying out work task
    Direct • Makes notes during observation to be able
    to write his/her report
    observation • This can be recorded using video or audio
    where possible
    • Used to assess performance
    • Report to be written in past tense
    Another popular method of assessments

    The learner brings what they have produced at


    work

    Examining
    Work products Example, accident reports,letter to
    supervisor/manager about a specific issue etc.

    Make sure no confidential information on any of


    the work product

    Used to assess performance


    • Used to be called reflective account/journal

    Learner • The learner writes an account of a work task or day’s


    activities
    Statement • The learner must make sure he/she has the unit
    assessment criteria before they start writing,
    (personal otherwise they might write it in such a way where it
    is impossible to match with the criteria
    statement) • Used to assess performance, can be backed up by
    observation, discussion or Q&A.
    Assessor and learner will have discussion about a certain task
    or work product produced inline with criteria requirements

    It is not question and answer (opened ended questions)

    Discussion with NO yes or no answer

    the leaner Prompt learners to give the answers that will match the
    criteria the assessor is assessing

    This can be audio recorded or written in a report

    Used to assess knowledge


    • Where assessor asks learner questions and
    learner answer back
    Oral & • These are closed questions

    Written • Can be recorded or typed up


    • Can be oral or written
    Question • Can be used to back up other evidence
    • Used to assess knowledge
    • Used to be called Accredited prior
    learning (APL)
    • Certificated from previous training that
    the learner learner has done relevant to
    the units they are doing
    • Make sure it is authentic and valid
    • Leaner need to write a summary of what
    they learnt and how they have applied it

    Recognising practically
    • Be careful of expiry dates, some

    Prior certificate can expire


    • Used to assess both knowledge and
    Learning performance
    A third party gives a statement stating what the learner
    does and whether they are competent

    Always let the person giving a witness statement know

    Use of other what you are looking for, in terms of criteria

    (Witness Authentic statement, by requesting contact

    testimony) details/written on headed paper

    Used to assess both knowledge and performance

    A professional witness statement require additional


    information from the witness such as their CV, evidence
    of their professional status
    • The overall choice should
    however meet the needs of the
    learner but be within the
    awarding organisation standards
    of being fair, safe, valid and
    reliable, in addition of being cost
    To conclude effective assessment methods.
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