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

by Ann Gravells

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 reallyaccessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice areincluded. 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."

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2021

About the author

I have been working in further education since 1983, and I have been writing, co-writing and editing text books for SAGE Publications since 2006.

My passion is to help new entrants to the further education, skills and training sector: i.e. the beginner teacher; trainer; assessor and/or quality assurer.

All my books are written in plain English and break down complex topics into easy to understand concepts.

I have a Master's Degree in Educational Management; a Post Graduate Certificate in Education; a Degree in Education; and qualifications in Business Administration; Customer Service; Management; Learning & Development; Assessment, IQA and EQA awards.

I have co-written international and national teaching qualifications for several awarding organisations, as well as working for them in a compliance and quality assurance capacity. I am based in East Yorkshire, England (UK). I have delivered events in various parts of the UK, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

I am a Fellow of the Society for Education and Training and I hold QTLS status.