Name: TAQA L3 Unit 1 outcome 1 evidence doc Subject: Write an account to demonstrate your knowledge of your understanding of the assessment process, covering key concepts of assessment, roles of the assessor, and what regulations an assessor has to adhere to. When a learner is being recruited into a programme it is important that the TA ensures all relevant documentation is completed which should include eligibility checks and initial assessments. As TA It is my opportunity to speak with the learner to discuss in depth the units chosen, to identify learning for skills and knowledge, to explain what is required from them what development plans are needed and how I will support, coach, guide and assess the learner. It is important to discuss with the learner what needs they have and what support as TA I can give them. I would at this stage have their folder and go through all their mandatory and relevant units with them.
* Identify the requirements of the assessment strategy of the qualification to ensure the learner can meet the specification. B - Formative assessment in tracking learner progress Formative assessment is the assessment that takes place during a course or programme of study, as an integral part of learning process, and such it is down to the teacher or trainer to design and implement it. It refers to frequent, interactive assessment of student progress and understanding to identify learning needs and adjust teaching appropriately. By using formative assessment approaches and techniques you are better prepared to meet the diverse students’ needs – through differentiation and adaptation of teaching to raise levels of student achievement and to achieve a greater equity of
It can outline the basis for the partial development of the right learning needs and abilities and may also be constructive preliminary stage for future learning prospects There are many rationales why it’s significant to observe and assess pupils’ development. For example, to be able to recognize the broad choice of skills in all areas of pupils development. This will help teachers and teaching assistants to set out goals that need improving and building upon current skills to allow pupils to achieve their educational attainment at different levels. Moreover it is important to observe and assess in order to identify and comprehend the cycle of development in children. This understanding should be used to connect the hypothesis and theory with my own practice as a teaching assistant within the school.
Summative assessments are also necessary to give feedback to the student if the feedback offered is adequate this can be also classed as formative assessment. Oral and written assessments will assess whether the learner can apply the knowledge taught within the lesson. The methods of assessment are observation, testing and questioning all assessment methods should maintain within the SMART targets. This means that they should be specific, measurable, achievable, and measurable and time bound. The summative assessment methods are generally used for credited learners which are defined by awarding bodies such as WJEC for example.
Describe what your role, responsibilities and boundaries would be as a teacher in terms of the teaching/training cycle. The teacher’s role, responsibilities and boundaries are permanently changing, evolving and being assessed in order to give the best possible learning experience to all students. Using the teaching/training cycle can benefit your personal development if you refer to and use its principles. The first stage of the cycle is Identify needs, this begins with the initial assessment where we can determine the learners needs and the correct course for them to achieve. We use a quickscan, and VAK test which helps to determine the learner style, (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic).
The steps for effectively planning learning activities is based on the 'pupils individual needs, abilities and interests'. Information gathered from one to ones, observation reports and assessments of the student will inform the learning materials used as well as the curriculum requirements outlined by the education standards organisation. The use of a continuous planning cycle will ensure that the pupils needs and the requirements of the school are met. I would use the following processes to plan learning activities. This includes; * Identifying individual learning needs via one to ones or through observations.
It is important to gather resources and information about the course to make appropriate planning. Once I identify any barriers or boundaries, I use different strategies through the lesson to help the students. My job is to encourage the students to share their experiences and to stimulate good communication and group work. I also have to
Theory assignment 4 T4 - Analyse different ways in which you would establish ground rules with your learners, which underpin behaviour and respect for others. Task Notes: To be able to complete this task you need to know what ground rules are and why they are necessary in a learning environment. Read the article below; it makes some interesting points about ground rules: http://www.learningandteaching.info/teaching/ground_rules.htm The Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) suggest some activities for negotiating ground rules at the following link: http://teachingandlearning.qia.org.uk After you have read these notes, have a go at the activities and weblinks. Establishing Ground Rules Ground rules can be established in 3 different ways: Teacher imposed. Learner imposed.
Assessment of learning is summative and can confirm that learning has taken place, but assessment for learning is a formative process which determines the learners progress so far and can be used to plan any further learning or development that may be required. Assessment is used to determine if learning and development is taking place with regard to specific criteria. The criteria are usually set by the awarding body for each qualification the learner is taking and will be published on the awarding body’s website or in other course information i.e. the course handbook. The purpose of assessment in learning is to determine the learner’s level of competence by using a range of different methods.
Learner's responsibilities are to learn that content in its authorized or legitimate forms. Good teachers take learners systematically through tasks leading to content Transmission mastery: providing clear objectives, adjusting the pace of lecturing, making efficient use of class time, clarifying