PPA Level 4 Assignment 2.3 Theory 1 Produce a methodology for the chosen area of research, the approach taken and a précis of findings. Research the following points and produce a written rationale for each of the following Principles of assessment, different methods, strengths and limitations of these, relevant to their subject area, which can effectively meet the individual needs of learners. Peer and self-assessment; how this can promote learner involvement and personal responsibility How feedback and questioning contribute to the assessment process The types of assessment records which would be used to meet organisational and external requirements 1 Principles of assessment, different methods, strengths and …show more content…
| Composing | Write a piece in the style of Bach. | Evidence – Recording or Notation Summative – “as final piece of work” otherwise it is formative Teacher –led assessment unless group discussion is encouraged. | Compose the theme music for a given short film as part of the “music for film and tv” part of a course. | Formative assessment Evidence – recording or performance of theme, along to film. Recording for teacher assessment or perform for peer assessment. | Compose and perform a piece of music in the ¾ time signature. As part of a course. | Initial assessment - do they understand ¾ time. Formative – teaching ¾ to those that don’t, know ongoing feedback to the students as they compose. Summative – Assess the final performance. Evidence – recording or score of piece, video performances Teacher is assessing students, at performances there could be discussion and feedback amongst the students, some peer assessment. | Compose a 2 minute body percussion piece in a recognizable jazz style as part of a jazz module. | Formative assessment Evidence- Performance, recording Teacher is assessing students, some peer to peer assessment | Compose a bass-line to a given pop song, after the performance discuss why the notes and rhythm were chosen. | Formative assessment. Self-assessment Evidence – recording of the performance to a backing track or score of the bass-line, recording of discusson following
(c) Here you will find an explanation of how 2 assessment methods can be adapted to meet individual learner needs.
Internal and external assessment requirements- what requirements do you need to follow in this area.
2.2 The strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods in relation to the individual learner needs:
4) Assessment: the assessor must ensure that learner achievement and progression is checked throughout the learning process (formative assessment) and at the end of the course or programme (summative assessment). The assessment methods have to be fair, reliable and valid and linked to the planned assessment tasks. The assessor has the responsibility to ensure that learners are aware of the requirements and know how to meet the assessment criteria.
There is a large variety of assessment methods available for assessing learners’ achievements. These include observation; questioning the learner; examining product evidence; discussion; witness testimony; looking at learner statements; recognising prior learning; simulated environment; skills tests; oral and written examinations; assignments; case studies and projects. Choosing the most appropriate assessment methods is vitally important, to help and support the learner and to ensure the job of the assessor is as straightforward, reliable and problem-free as possible.
Demonstrate selected musical ideas for a simple improvisation or composition to express intent, and describe connection to a specific purpose and context.
Assessment is carried out through formative (checks throughout the course), ipsative (to test against previous marks), and/ or summative (at end of course) activities to help the learner see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. It’s purpose is to measure the learners understanding of the subject against the anticipated outcomes set by the criteria.
What evidence will you gather at the beginning of the lesson, during the lesson, and/or at the end of the lesson that will show the extent to which the students have made progress toward the academic learning objective(s)? Attach rubric or scoring guide as appropriate.
The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measurable way of planning and supporting students’ progress. Assessment is carried out by means of checks and tests carried out throughout the course. Assessors should provide feedback throughout ensuring that learning is occurring and the learner is at the correct level. It is also important that assessor’s decisions are also consistently reviewed and internally and externally verified.
From the research they conducted, the Assessment Reform Group (2002) has identified ten key principles in relation to assessment for learning. The two that stood out when looking at assessment to meet the learners’ needs are:
I will give explanations of various sub genres of Breakbeat based music whilst exploring the path of the originality of the term Breakbeat and its links with other parts of the Breakbeat family, such as “Breakbeat House” or “Breakbeat Garage” which I will examine later in this chapter. Whilst the history of Drum N Bass has been well documents (Reynolds 1998, Belle Fortune, 2005, Ferringo, 2011, Bradley, 2013) the focus of this study is not on the origins of Drum N Bass but rather on the originations of the genre Breakbeat, and the exploration of why Breakbeat never had a comparable level of commercial success as Drum N Bass.
Research: two pages that will detail how we did our research. This will have an
Assessment is one of the crucial components of the education. Traditional exams and tests are mostly based on materials taught in the course to meet predetermined objectives. They cannot assess whether or not learners can apply it. To truly understand some new ideas, students need to apply it. My experience as an English teacher provides some ideas to frame my discussion of assessment. Although many teachers think that the scores of the exams and the tests are objective and cannot be wrong, I think that these scores are uncertain they need to be supplemented by some other assessments. Traditional assessments in their summative and formative forms such as tests, quizzes or exams are often graded and returned back to the
Q: Identify the different types and different methods of assessment used in teaching. Provide examples of when and why you would use particular methods of assessment (including peer and self) and how they meet the needs of learners. What are the strengths and limitations of each method? Evaluate how you would involve your learners in the assessment process in your specialist area.