Enabling Learning and Assessment Task 2

Enabling learning and assessment (LL12)

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss assessment methods, throughout my portfolio I will identify   th As Carol Rogers (1995) suggested “self assessment is at the start and heart of the learning process”.   In my organization each learner conducts an initial assessment prior to starting the Hairdressing course, and through liaising with Key skill tutors I can identify Individual Learning Plans for any learners who will start an entry level and who may have achieved a level 1 in numeracy. This gives me information about the learners current ability for further improvement.   Although assessment may be motivating to some students who are progressing well it may also be demoralising for students who are struggling, or become a block to learning for others who are anxious about the assessment process be discussed in det. Therefore it is important that assessment is appropriate to the course and level of student and differs according to the psychomotor, cognitive and affective learning domains and this will ail later in this essay (Race et al 2005).The importance of minimum core requirements by City & Guilds Certificate in Hairdressing is to ensure candidates are on the relevant level for their ability.   An initial assessment would be sufficient.   City & Guilds have embedded literacy, numeracy and social communication DfEE (1999) Circular 17/99: Report on Pupils’ Achievements at Key Stage 4 and Beyond www.education.gov.uk last acsessed 25/04/12.   An understanding of language in to the learning development throughout the syllabus.   For example if a learner is performing a hair service on a client it is essential he/she will understand the importance of English language and literacy enabling learners to participate in and gain access to society and the modern economy.   Learners can then communicate effectively and sociabily with clients.   Learners will also be able to numericaly calculate the clients bill.   City and Guilds...