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

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

2.2use initial assessment to provide an accurate basis on which to plan an appropriate programme of work.

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

2.2.1discuss learners' prior educational experience and achievements with them and ask them to self-assess their present levels of competence.
2.2.2use appropriate materials to make an initial assessment of a learner's strengths and aspirations.
2.2.3use the results of initial and diagnostic assessment to develop an agreed individual and (if appropriate) group learning plan.

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