1. Developing Structured Activity Tools

2. Aligning assessment methods and tools Often used where real work evidence not available / observable Method: Structured Activities Scenario + Scripts (if appropriate) Checklist + Questions Sample responses + Instructions to learner and assessor Tool: Role Play, Case Study, Simulation Project Brief / Instruction Sheet Sample responses + Instructions to learner and assessor Tool: Work-based Project

3. What is an assessment tool? The instrument/s and procedures used to gather and interpret evidence of competence: –Instrument – the specific questions or activity used to assess competence by the assessment method selected. An assessment instrument may be supported by a profile of acceptable performance and the decision making rules or guidelines to be used by assessors. –Procedures – the information or instructions given to the candidate and the assessor about how the assessment is to be conducted and recorded. (AQTF)

4. Components of Role Play Tool A scenario Scripts for the people involved (if applicable) Questions and/or Checklist Supporting documentation

5. Components of Role Play Tool Supporting documentation: –Sample responses –Instructions to learners –instructions for the assessor the steps involved in preparing the activity the procedure for conducting the activity the materials required to conduct the activity a strategy for debriefing the learner advice on interpreting the evidence

6. Reviewing and Trialing Tools Part of the tool development process –Confirms validity and reliability –Provides advice on fairness and flexibility –Encourages involvement of stakeholders –Provides evidence for continuous improvement Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

7. Components of Case Study Tool A scenario Questions Supporting documentation

8. Components of Case Study Tool Supporting documentation: –Sample responses –Instructions to learners –Instructions for the assessor the steps involved in preparing the activity the procedure for conducting the activity the materials required to conduct the activity a strategy to provide feedback to the learner advice on interpreting the evidence

9. Reviewing and Trialing Tools Part of the tool development process –Confirms validity and reliability –Provides advice on fairness and flexibility –Encourages involvement of stakeholders –Provides evidence for continuous improvement Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

10. Components of Simulation Tool A scenario Questions and/or Checklist Supporting documentation

11. Components of Simulation Tool Supporting documentation: –Sample responses –Instructions to learners –Instructions for the assessor the steps involved in preparing the activity the procedure for conducting the activity the materials required to conduct the activity a strategy for debriefing the learner advice on interpreting the evidence

12. Reviewing and Trialing Tools Part of the tool development process –Confirms validity and reliability –Provides advice on fairness and flexibility –Encourages involvement of stakeholders –Provides evidence for continuous improvement Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

13. Components of Work-based Project A Project Brief / Instruction Sheet Supporting documentation: –Sample responses –Instructions to learners –Instructions for the assessor the steps involved in preparing the activity the procedure for conducting the activity the materials required to conduct the activity a strategy for debriefing the learner advice on interpreting the evidence

14. Reviewing and Trialing Tools Part of the tool development process –Confirms validity and reliability –Provides advice on fairness and flexibility –Encourages involvement of stakeholders –Provides evidence for continuous improvement Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool