Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Embedded Learning
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which teachers...

2.7carry out regular assessments that are fair, accurate and used effectively to plan an appropriate programme of work and inform learners of their progress.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the embedded learning context means teachers...

2.7.1assess progress against literacy, numeracy and language and vocational or other course learning objectives regularly, at least every 6 to 10 weeks.
2.7.2involve learners in reviews of progress, recording their comments and concerns.
2.7.3reference the assessment of literacy, numeracy and language objectives to the adult core curricula.
2.7.4set clear learning targets so that learners understand exactly what skills they need to improve and by when.
2.7.5ask for and record learners’ views about their progress.
2.7.6feed back on, and mark, all assignments and assessment tasks in relation to literacy, numeracy and language and vocational or other course criteria.
2.7.7explain to learners how they can improve their literacy, numeracy and language skills in the context of their vocational courses.

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