Principles of Assessment – Part 3 (Flexibility)
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. In our previous Blogs we discussed the Principles of Reliability and Fairness. Here we discuss Flexibility. This Blog be followed by the last of this series which will discuss the Principle of Validity.
4 comments
Kylie Cross
Thanks Sandy. This is great at providing the clarity for what I need to do in meeting the requirements for this principle in generating assessments. It is also provides for what I need to focus on in terms of documenting notes when I will be assessing candidates in my workplace.
Col
The main gist I gleaned from the information provided here by Sandy in relation to flexibility is that as VET assessors we have to be inventive with some imagination, particularly since much more and more courses find themselves (not really a true fan of this) online, how do we best meet all the parties needs during the assessment process and what tools best suit both the candidate and the situation.
Also, what can we do to support our students either in the workplace during work hours or simulated work environments.
Being familiar with the latest technology would certainly behoove us as assessors because we are at times challenged if unfamiliar or not present in the candidate’s workplace and/or online at home studies just like I’m doing right now…. ironically I’m questioning myself really hoping I’m maximising my learning as online dissolves that age old ability to discuss, negotiate, argue and conclude points learnt in my own preferred learning style.
Beth
Hi. You stated that “On-line assessment can only really assess knowledge through questioning”. This is not true. Candidates can provide audio or video of themselves carrying out assessments. An example of this could be a meeting which can be videoed. If the candidate needs to demonstrate certain verbal skills, this can be captured in an audio format
Beth
Hi. You stated that “On-line assessment can only really assess knowledge through questioning”. This is not true. Candidates can provide audio or video of themselves carrying out assessments. An example of this could be a meeting which can be videoed. If the candidate needs to demonstrate certain verbal skills, this can be captured in an audio format