Principles and Practice of Assessment in the Lifelong Learning Sector: (Further Education and Skills)

′Principles and Practice of Assessment′ is a core text aimed at the mandatory unit of the CTLLS qualification for levels 3 and 4. The successful completion of this module contributes towards the ′Associate′ teaching role outlined by Lifelong Learning UK. This book will help trainees successfully prepare for and complete this unit. It offers helpful activities and case studies which ensure readers understand the principles of assessment and can utilise assessment effectively in their learning and teaching. The material covered in this text is also highly relevant to those undertaking an NVQ in Learning and Development.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Key concepts and principles of assessment Types of assessment Methods of assessment Recording progress Quality assurance Evaluation Sample documentation

About the Author :
Ann has been teaching, assessing and quality assuring in the FE and skills sector since 1983. Ann holds a Masters in Educational Management, a PGCE, a Degree in Education, and a Medal of Excellence for teaching. She is a Fellow of the Society for Education and Training, and holds QTLS status. Ann has been writing textbooks since 2006 which are mainly based on her own experiences as a teacher, and the subsequent education of trainee teachers. She aims to write in plain English to help anyone with their role. She creates resources for teachers and learners such as PowerPoints and handouts for the assessment, quality assurance, and teacher training qualifications which are available via her website. Ann has also worked for several awarding organisations producing qualification guidance, policies and procedures, training new staff, and carrying out the external quality assurance of teaching, assessment and quality assurance qualifications. Ann is the author of the following text books:·        *The Award in Education and Training (2025) *Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training (2017)    *Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance (2016) *Principles and Practices of Assessment (2015) *Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA) (2014)     *Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training (2013) *Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2012)     *Passing PTLLS Assessments (2012) *What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector? (2012)     *Delivering Employability Skills in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2010)    *Delivering Adult Learning (2006) She is co-author of:  *Achieving your Diploma in Education (FE & Skills) (2024)      *The Best Vocational Trainer’s Guide (2015) *The Certificate in Education and Training (2014) *Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training (2014) *Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2012) *Planning and Enabling Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2010) *Passing CTLLS Assessments (2010) She has edited:·        *50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches (2021)      *50 Assessment Approaches (2020) *50 Teaching and Learning Approaches (2019) *Achieving QTLS Status (2018) *Study Skills for PTLLS (2012)

Review :
"Super book. Well written and appropriate. Good ideas - useful and applicable." - Lecturer, Arts Institute, Bournemouth