There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. In our previous Blogs we discussed the Principles of Reliability, Fairness and Flexibility. Here we are to discuss the Principle of Validity. Principle of Validity Perhaps this last principle of assessment should have been discussed first, as it is so important. Validity means that the […]
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Principles of Assessment – Part 2 (Fairness)
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. In our previous Blog we discussed the Principle of Reliability. Here we discuss Fairness. This will be followed by additional Blogs which will discuss the remaining Principles of Assessment. Principle of Fairness Assessment is fair when the assessment process is clearly understood by […]
Principles of Assessment – Part 1 (Reliability)
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. Here we discuss Reliability. This will be followed by additional Blogs which will discuss the remaining Principles of Assessment. Principle of Reliability Reliability refers to the consistency of the interpretation of evidence and the consistency of assessment outcomes. Reliability is one of the […]
How can we encourage adults to learn?
Malcom Knowles described adult learning as “a process of self-directed inquiry”. He conceptualised the characteristics of adult learners in 5 ways: A. Self-concept – as a person matures, their self-concept moves from one of being a dependent personality toward one of being a self-directed human being. Therefore adults are self-governed and have their own beliefs […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Overview
Description of the qualification This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This qualification (or the skill sets derived from units of competency within it) is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a […]
TAEDES402 How Contextualisation Adds Meaning
What comes to your mind when you hear the word contextualisation? You may think about tailoring the information to suit specific needs which indicates flexibility. From a Vocational Education and Training (VET) perspective, contextualisation relates to making the learning and assessment applicable to the learner’s context of work. What then defines the context of work? […]
BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation
Imagine you have to deliver a presentation to a group of people who are feeling slightly resentful that they are required to attend and that your allocated time slot is last thing on Friday afternoon. Are you feeling slightly sick or a little daunted at the thought of it? Many of us have been […]
