Understanding assessment and qualifications in post-compulsory education and training : principles, politics and practice

Ecclestone, Kathryn. (Author). National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England and Wales) (Added Author).

Summary: Discusses the benefits and challenges of learner assessment in post-16 (post-compulsory) education in the UK. When used effectively, assessment can be powerful and positively motivate learners. But, complex and controversial, assessment often detracts from learning instead of complementing it. This book reviews basic principles, purposes and practices of post-16 assessment within the broader political and theoretical context. Offers practical strategies for improving assessment and accreditation; discusses the best uses for assessment at practitioner, organisational and policy levels.

Record details

ISBN: 1862012342
Physical Description: print
122 p : ill ; 24 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Leicester, UK : NIACE, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous ed.: 2003.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The purposes of assessment -- Principles and politics in assessment and certification -- Using assessment to enhance learning -- Motivation, autonomy and learning -- Procedures and practice in different qualification systems -- Developing an organisational strategy for assessment