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Assessment for Learning

Assessment for Learning is an emerging approach that aims to engage the next generation of learners, workers and educators. It focuses on the gap between where the learner starts and where they need to be.

In the following videos, Judy Forbes provides a clear and concise explanation of how Assessment for Learning can be used as a delivery and assessment strategy in the VET sector as an example of 'Best Practice', in meeting the needs of learners.

Assessment for Learning Strategies - Judy Forbes Part 1

In this video Judy Forbes explains what Assessment for Learning is, the origins of Assessment for Learning, how the strategies support the requirements of AQTF, what makes it different and why the approach should be used. Judy also shares the key strategies that form the basis of an Assessment for Learning Approach.

Assessment for Learning Strategies - Judy Forbes Part 2

Judy shares her personal strategies and ideas on how Assessment for Learning will help you in your Training Organisation. Judy explores how we are too 'teacher centred', how we currently assess, and what types of learners we need to develop for the future.Judy also suggests changes that could be made to introduce Assessment for Learning strategies into your Training Organisation.

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Teaching Expertise - Assessment for learning, Black and Wiliam