Assessment and Recognition of Learning in Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Contexts

Course aim

To develop skills and knowledge in the planning, design, implementation and review of a range of assessment strategies for adult learners in a variety of contexts.

Course content

Definitions of key terms related to assessment; underpinning principles of sound assessment; policy and curriculum frameworks shaping the assessment process in adult and vocational education (including Training Packages); contexts for assessment and their influence on the assessment process; forms of assessment (including recognition of prior learning) developing assessment frameworks; gathering evidence; making decisions about learner progress; providing feedback to learners; the interplay between learning and assessment; recording and reviewing assessment practices .

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 1062	Facilitating Learning with Adults

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	10 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Portfolio, Report

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.