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.

The following documents and web pages will help in the process of assessment:

• NOCN Assessment Definitions
• Assessment Practice
• Assessment Recording and Tracking forms and guidance

Training

OCN Eastern Region offers training for tutor assessors.