Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

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

2.4use forms of assessment that are suitable for the courses and programmes being followed.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the FE college context means...

2.4.1core curricula are used to assess and inform skill development.
2.4.2integrated assessment tasks are used to support embedded skill development.
2.4.3progress is measured against the learner’s personal goals and ILP targets.
2.4.4wherever possible, assessment tasks are relevant and engaging to the learners.
2.4.5alternatives to written evidence such as tape recordings, photographs, videos, witness statements and oral questioning are used for assessment where appropriate.
2.4.6Learners are well prepared for summative assessment tasks and, where necessary, are clearly supported to develop the skills of portfolio development.

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