Assessing Learners in Higher Education by Sally Brown (English) Paperback Book

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This study examines the factors influencing the changes in teaching assessment at the higher education level and studies the range of techniques and methods available to the assessor. It evaluates the effectiveness of certain methods and discusses their implementation.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The factors influencing the changes in assessment in higher education include the increase in student group sizes, the movement towards competence-based assessment (particularly by agencies such as BTEC and NCVQ) and greater expectations of student-centred learning.;The authors of this study examine the range of methods available in the assessment repertoire, evaluate how effective these methods are in practice and provide guidance about how best to implement them. The major issues that arise are discussed.

Back Cover

This study examines the factors influencing the changes in teaching assessment at the higher education level and studies the range of techniques and methods available to the assessor. It evaluates the effectiveness of certain methods and discusses their implementation.

Author Biography

Sally Brown, Peter Knight

Table of Contents

Issues of assessment; techniques of assessment; how to assess better; assessments and organizations; conclusions and prospects.

Review

..".by far the most useful book on assessment that is available today." -- Assessment and Education in Higher Education

Long Description

The authors examine the full range of assessment methods available, evaluate their effectiveness, and provide guidance on their implementation. The book includes practical examples and stimulus activities for improving assessment within courses and provides welcome guidance to college professors, staff developers and administrators in higher and further education.

Review Quote

..".by far the most useful book on assessment that is available today." -- Assessment and Education in Higher Education

Details ISBN0749411139 Author Peter Knight Short Title ASSESSING LEARNERS IN HIGHER E Series Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Language English ISBN-10 0749411139 ISBN-13 9780749411138 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Imprint Routledge Falmer Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1935 DOI 10.1604/9780749411138 UK Release Date 1998-10-01 AU Release Date 1998-10-01 NZ Release Date 1998-10-01 Pages 160 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1998-10-01 Alternative 9781138156852 DEWEY 658.812 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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