This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you to become an assessor; improve your job role; and/or work towards a relevant assessment qualification.
The book takes you through all the information you need to know, opening up the topic for learning in a really accessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice are included. The book also includes examples of completed assessment documents. It is a comprehensive text, covering:
* principles of assessment
* planning for assessment
* types and methods of assessment
* assessment practice
* giving feedback
* recording progress and achievement
* quality assurance
* evaluation
The updated 4th edition includes new content on:
the assessor coach role
end-point assessment
the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance
online assessment
theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation
