Principles and Practices of Assessment : A guide for assessors in the FE and skills sector

This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. It has all the information you need to work towards the assessment units for qualifications such as: the Award, Certificate and Diploma in Education and Training, or the assessment units of the Learning and Development (TAQA) 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 This third edition has been updated to bring the book in-line with all qualifications that include assessing learning.  This is your guide to understanding how to use assessment effectively in your teaching and assessing role.