| Assessing Skills and Practice Contributor(s): Brown, Sally (Author), Pickford, Ruth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415394007 ISBN-13: 9780415394000 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: Students in higher education today are expected to demonstrate a wide range of skills and abilities to show that they have mastered not only subject content but also the ability to put their learning into practice in real-life contexts. This book explores how university staff can assess live and practical skills fairly, effectively, efficiently and imaginatively. Drawing on the expertise and experience of the authors and contributors through a wide range of international case studies, "Assessing Skills and Practice "provides theoretical perspectives on skills assessment. Topics discussed include: - inclusive assessment - ensuring that all students achieve their maximum potential - assessing across the arts, humanities and sciences - from lab work to dance - the importance of involving all stakeholders (peers, employers, clients and tutors) in assessment - how formative feedback helps students understand what is required of them With pragmatic advice on implementation," Assessing Skills and Practice" is ideal as an introduction for new or part-time lecturers, and students of PGCHE programmes. It will also be valued by experienced teachers new to this area of assessment or looking to improve their current practice, as well as course leaders, managers and those working on assessment related projects. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Education | Evaluation & Assessment - Education | Classroom Management |
| Dewey: 378.166 |
| LCCN: 2005036252 |
| Series: Key Guides for Effective Teaching in Higher Education |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.54" W x 8.8" (0.66 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Assessing Skills and Practice outlines how to ensure fair, consistent and reliable assessment of practical activities. With a particular focus on formative feedback and its role in helping students to understand what is required of them, this guide is packed with advice, examples and case studies covering the key areas, including:
This volume is an ideal introduction for new or part-time lecturers and will also be valued by experienced teachers who are new to this area of assessment or who want to improve their current practice. |