Program Overview

EEE404 Assessment Practices in Adult and Vocational Education

In this subject, students will extend their understanding of assessment strategies and practices in the adult and vocational education context. Students will critically engage with current assessment theories and link these to their practice. The learning design for this subject is based on the principles of critical reflection on experience, which leads to improved practice. The modules address the theoretical underpinning of good assessment practices in a range of adult and vocational education contexts.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30): Online, Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 3 (90): Online, Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Education.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to explain how assessment activities operate with the AQTF
• be able to critically examine assessment practices within their own professional context
• be able to critically reflect on their own performance as an assessor in their professional setting
• be able to explain the issues associated with assessment practices within the adult and vocational education context
• be able to articulate the professional ethical issues associated with assessment practices in the adult and vocational education context

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• ASSESSMENT THEORY
  • Principles of assessment in adult and vocational education
  • Assessment instruments and tools
  • Assessment evidence and making assessment decisions
  • Moderation of assessment
• ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
  • Assessment practices in adult and vocational education
  • Practice issues in assessment in adult and vocational education