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. 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