Always one jump ahead Assessment College of South Africa (Pty) Ltd “BRIDGING THE GAP” FASSET WORKSHOP FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2006 Presentation by Russell McDiarmid “BRIDGING THE GAP” FASSET WORKSHOP FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2006 Presentation by Russell McDiarmid

Always one jump ahead OUTCOMES Comparisons between the new and old Assessor and Moderator Unit Standards What Assessors and Moderators need to do Identifying and sharing some Best Practices

Always one jump ahead NEW & OLD ASSESSOR STANDARDS US – Conduct Outcomes-Based Assessment US 7978 – Plan and Conduct Assessment of Learning Outcomes Level5 5 Credits15Credits15 Specific Outcomes5 6 Assessment Criteria27Assessment Criteria35 CCFOs7 7

Always one jump ahead SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NEW SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment Prepare for assessments Conduct assessments Provide feedback on assessments Review assessments OLD SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Plan and prepare Prepare candidate for assessment Conduct assessment and document evidence Evaluate evidence and make assessment judgements Provide feedback to relevant parties Review assessment

Always one jump ahead NEW & OLD MODERATOR STANDARDS US – CONDUCT MODERATIOIN OF OUTCOMES-BASED ASSSSMENT US 7977 – MODERATE ASSESSMENT Level6 6 Credits10Credits10 Specific Outcomes6 5 Assessment Criteria27Assessment Criteria25 CCFOs7 7

Always one jump ahead SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NEW SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Demonstrate understanding of moderation within the context of an outcomes- based assessment system Plan & prepare for moderation Conduct Moderation Advise & support Assessors Report, record & administer moderation Review moderation systems & procedures OLD SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Plan & Prepare for moderation Conduct moderation Advise & support Assessors & assessment agencies Report, record & administer moderation Review moderation systems & processes

Always one jump ahead WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE – CURRENCY? ACTIONS TO CONSIDER Know what the impact of the changes are Determine the implications For you as an Assessor or Moderator? Assessment and Moderation instruments? Assessment and Moderation processes? Determine what do you need to do to keep yourself current? Networking Forums Workshops Maintain a schedule of all assessments or moderations you conduct (evidence to show you have kept abreast of changes) Update ETQA registration documentation where appropriate

Always one jump ahead PROVIDER GOOD PRACTICES Quality documentation Learners Assessors Moderators Learner support programmes in the Workplace Learner focus

Always one jump ahead 1. QUALITY DOCUMENTATION Attention to detail Learner guides Assessor and Moderator guides Integration Instruments Marking memoranda Review

Always one jump ahead 2. LEARNERS Selection criteria - Learnerships Employed Unemployed Self discipline Attitude

Always one jump ahead 3. ASSESSORS Selection criteria Pre-Learnership induction Provider Facilitators Coaches Assessors Moderators Module reviews Post-Learnership reviews Assessor forums

Always one jump ahead SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD ASSESSOR SKILLS Communication Observation Planning & Organising Mentoring Counseling Time management Project management Problem solving Decision making Questioning and probing Administration ATTRIBUTES Able to see the “big picture” Passionate Integrity Honesty Objectivity Impartiality Sensitive to diversity Approachable Empathetic Patient Positive in attitude Thinking “outside the box” Commitment to Quality Self-development focus

Always one jump ahead 4. MODERATORS SMEs Assessment experience Drafting of policies & procedures Moderation of instruments QMS focus Good administration skills Mentoring and supporting Assessors Quality of moderation reports

Always one jump ahead 5. LEARNER SUPPORT Induction Learners, Assessors, workplace Coaches / Mentors Maintaining records Selection and Training of workplace Coaches Monitoring in the workplace Debriefing coaches and mentors Projects and naturally occurring evidence

Always one jump ahead 6. LEARNER FOCUS Providing information Open channels of communication Support Creating a culture of “Learner driven” processes Feedback

Always one jump ahead SOME CHALLENGES Selection of Learners Managing Learners Culture of entitlement Workplace Coaches / Mentors Reducing the administration burden Learner databases

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