Assessment

Assessment is the process through which a learner’s skills and knowledge are reviewed in order to evaluate what they have learned.

For tutors/trainers, assessment:

• Provides objective information which enables them to give learners constructive feedback on their progress.
• Provides information which allows them to respond to individual learners’ needs.
• Helps evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a course.
• Demonstrates that a course has clear learning goals which are being met effectively.

For learners, assessment:

• Acknowledges achievement, thereby increasing motivation and a sense of achievement.
• Helps them develop skills of self-assessment.
• Provides a profile of what they have learned.

NOCN Assessment Definitions

Assessment Practice

Assessment Recording and Tracking forms and guidance

For further information on Assessment please refer to the NOCN Centre Handbook or contact OCN Eastern Region.

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