3 Understand Techniques and Criteria for Monitoring the Quality of Assessment - Iqa - Level 4

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3 Understand techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment Internally - (Professional discussion to be based on this Essay) 3.1 Evaluate different techniques for sampling evidence of assessment, including use of technology: There are different techniques for sampling the evidence of learners work such as the vertical sampling (identical elements from different assessors and horizontal sampling which means that a specific piece of all units over the course of time is checked very carefully for validity, consistency and so forth,. This would include liaising with and interviewing assessors, reviewing their practical views on specific areas to tutoring to obtain evidence that match up with unit/element criteria, including witness statements; scrutinising their records whether they are paper based or electronically stored. I would also take the opportunity to observe good working practice and if need be consult any witnesses, for example; with regards to my work as an IV at Bradford College I would implement the above techniques for sampling evidence. With respect to this, there are a number of factors to be taken into consideration, such as the type of evidence, i.e., what format it is in, how many learners there are in the current cohort for example and which is then also dependent on the experience of the assessors and whether they are qualified or not to carry out the job effectively and efficiently and adhering to the organisation awarding body strategies, policies and procedures, all within realistic timeframes. I understand that other than the availability of a hard copy of evidence if required by the IQA staff/team, there is another more modern way of sampling using technology such as Moodle is basically a virtual delivery environment which means that candidate/learners can receive tasks and information so that they can

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