Exploring the Relationship between Assessment Results and Approaches to Learning

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Education and Training
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................4
Group A: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training ..............4
1.1 Explaining the roles and responsibilities of teacher in education and training ........................4
1.2 Summarizing the key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and code of practices in
relation to the own roles and responsibilities ..................................................................................5
1.3 Stating the ways to promote equality and value diversity ........................................................5
1.4 Explaining the importance of identification of individual needs and the ways to meeting it ...6
2.1 Explaining ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment ..............................6
2.2 Stating the importance of appropriate behaviour and respect for others ..................................7
3.1 Presenting the ways in which teaching role facilitates working with other professionals .......7
3.2 Defining the boundaries take place between the role of teachers and other professionals........8
3.3 Stating the points of referral to meet the need of learners ........................................................8
Group B: Understanding and using inclusive teaching approaches in education and training ...........8
1.1 Describing the features of inclusive teaching and learning ......................................................8
1.2 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of teaching and learning approaches stated above . 9
1.3 Explaining the importance of providing opportunities to the learner in relation to the
development of varied skills and abilities .....................................................................................10
2.1 Stating the importance of creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment..............10
2.2 Presenting the aspects which places emphasis on the selection of teaching and learning
approaches, resources and assessment ..........................................................................................10
2.3 Defining the ways to motivate and engage learners ...............................................................11
2.4 Summarizing the ways which helps in establishing the ground rules with learners ...............11
3.1 Devising an inclusive teaching and learning plan ..................................................................12
3.2 Justifying the teaching and learning approaches or method selected .....................................13
4.1 Using teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods for meeting the
learning need of individual ...........................................................................................................13
4.2 Ways for meeting the individual needs through the means of communication ......................14
4.3 Providing constructive feedback to learners in relation to meeting their individual needs ....14
5.1 Reviewing the effectiveness of own delivery inclusive teaching and learning ......................14
5.2 Identifying the areas which requires improvement in relation to the delivery of inclusive
teaching and learning.....................................................................................................................15
C. Understanding assessment in education and training ...................................................................15
1.1 Explaining the purposes of types of assessment which are used in education and training....15
1.2 Describing the characteristics of the different methods of assessment used in education and
training...........................................................................................................................................16
1.3 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of assessment.......................16
1.4 Assessing the ways in which different assessment methods can be adapted for meeting the
learning need of individual............................................................................................................16
2.1 Explaining the extent to which learner and other involvement is required in the assessment
process ..........................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Assessing the role of peers and self-assessment during the assessment process ...................17
2.3 Identifying the sources of information which should be available to the people involved in
the assessment process ..................................................................................................................18
3.1 Describing the key features of constructive feedback ............................................................18
3.2 Explaining the extent to which constructive feedbacks make contribution in the assessment
process...........................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Stating the ways for giving constructive feedback to the learners..........................................19
4.1 Explaining the significance of keeping assessment records ...................................................19
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4.2 Summarizing the points due to which it is necessary to keep maintain the record of
assessment .....................................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................19
References..........................................................................................................................................21
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INTRODUCTION
Education may be defined as a process which facilitates learning and assists in acquiring the
knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits. There are several educational methods which can be
undertaken by the individual for enhancing the knowledge level such as teaching, training,
discussion and directed research. Training is the process which provides in-depth knowledge to the
individual about the specific field or area. It is highly significant at each level which offers
opportunity to the individual to upgrade their skills, knowledge and competency in the desired field.
The present report is based on the scenario which will discuss the roles performed by the teacher in
the dental nursing department. Further, it will also shed light on the legal practices related to the
academics. This report will also describe the aspects of equality, diversity as well as health and
safety department.
GROUP A: UNDERSTANDING ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
RELATIONSHIPS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1.1 Explaining the roles and responsibilities of teacher in education and training
There are several roles and responsibilities which teacher of dental nursing departments
requires following are enumerated below:
Roles
 Teacher of dental nursing department has role to motivate the students while teaching for
better learning. For this purpose, teacher needs to communicate positive thoughts which will
develop high level of energy in the pupils. Further, teacher also plays a vital role in encouraging the individual for attending the class
by making the environment of class highly positive (Carpenter and Dickinson, 2016).
Moreover, when teacher only makes focus on lectures rather than other activities then it
becomes monotonous. In this, by conducting interesting activities teacher can develop
positive feeling among the students.
Responsibility
 Dental nursing teacher has accountability to prepare suitable study framework for the
students. Along with this, it also has responsibility to assess and undertake different easy
modes of learning which facilitate better understanding among the students.
 Further, teacher also has responsibility to maintain appropriate behavior and discipline
within the classroom. Teachers of dental nursing departments are also assigned with the
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responsibility to maintain confidentiality about the personal information of customers.
1.2 Summarizing the key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and code of practices in
relation to the own roles and responsibilities
In the field of academics it is highly required for the teacher to comply with all the legal and
regulatory requirements as well as code of practices. Hence, laws and legislation which teacher of
dental nursing department to follow are: Health and Safety work Act (1974): According to this act, teacher requires making
proper arrangements in relation to the health and safety aspects of students. It is the
responsibility of the teacher to make assessment of all the possible level of hazards and
thereby makes proper arrangements for the prevention on undesirable incidents. For
instance: Teacher requires assessing and provide information to the higher management
about the electrical and any problems such as defected etc. Data protection Act (1998): This act entails that teacher must maintain the
confidentiality in relation to the personal information of students (Asirwa, 2016). For
instance: Teacher should not disclose marks of one student in front of another.
 Safeguarding Vulnerable group Act (2006): On the basis of such act, teacher has
responsibility to offer protection to the vulnerable students from the high class people.
Usually, students who belong from high social class and status dominates vulnerable
group of people. In this, it is the responsibility of teacher to offer protection to the all
the children by promoting equality.
1.3 Stating the ways to promote equality and value diversity
According to the equality Act, 2010 teacher cannot discriminate their students on the basis
of race, religion, gender, disability etc. In order to promote equity teacher must ensure that there is
no discrimination takes place among the students on the basis of different aspects. For this purpose,
dental nursing teacher needs to offer same opportunity all the students during lessons and other
activities. For example: teacher can promote equality by giving the part of assignment to each
students. In this way, teacher can get equal contribution of all the students.
Along with this, to promote equality teacher needs to conduct role play activities on such
topics. This is one of the most effectual ways through which teacher can evolve and develop
awareness among the students about the equality aspects. Beside this, diversity and equality can be
promoted by creating a positive culture within the class (Quach, Vo and Pham, 2016). Teacher needs
to encourage their personnel to share their views and difficulties which are facing by them. dental
nursing teacher also needs to ensure that all the students are treated in a fair way. For this, teachers
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require communicating all the parameters which are undertaken by them for evaluating and judging
performance. Teacher of the dental nursing field can also develop awareness among the students
about diversity with the help of videos and power point presentation. Thus, by taking into
consideration all the above mentioned aspects teacher can persuade students about the equality and
diversity.
1.4 Explaining the importance of identification of individual needs and the ways to meeting it
People with individual needs refer to those who are suffering from any kind of disability
such as Dyslexia, hearing, seeing and literacy etc. In this, teacher can address such students in an
appropriate manner only when they teach them according to their requirements. For example: If
there are some students who are suffering from the problem of Dyslexia then it is required for the
teacher to employ different learning mode or medium rather than the same.
Students which are suffered from the problem of dyslexia faces difficulty in reading the
content despite the aspect that they possess normal intelligence level. Thus, such students face
difficulty in spelling words, pronouncing, reading quickly and writing words. In order to cope up
with such problem teacher needs to conduct interview with the students suffered from the problem
of dyslexia. It assists them in assessing their preferred mode of learning (Gadberry and Gadberry,
2016). Along with this, initial assessment is also one of the most effectual ways in which teacher
decides learning point. In this, performance of learners are measured by the teacher in against to the
set standard or benchmark. Through this, teacher can easily evaluates the growth and development
aspect of students. This in turn also helps teacher in taking strategic action within the suitable time
frame for the development of students with specific need.
2.1 Explaining ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
In order to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment teacher of dental nursing
department requires assessing each and every aspect. It includes ventilation, lighting, equipments
and temperature of the room. Moreover, students can make focus on their study only when they
learn in the effectual environment which is not too hot or cold. According to the Health and safety
Act teacher needs to ensure that rooms are properly ventilated and well equipped. Further, for
creating supportive learning environment by inculcating comfortable seating arrangements.
Moreover, students would not concentrate on the learning aspect if they feel uncomfortable. Along
with this, for facilitating effectual communication it is highly required for the teacher to make
proper seating arrangement (Newton and et.al., 2016). Teacher also needs to take feedback from the
students about the mode which they prefer to learn the varied aspects. Further, teacher also requires
framing SMART objectives which help them in making efforts in the right direction. Hence, by
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taking into account all such aspects supportive learning environment can be developed by dental
nursing tutor.
2.2 Stating the importance of appropriate behaviour and respect for others
For creating effective working environment teacher is required to develop appropriate
behavior and respect for others. Moreover, harmonious relationship can be developed among the
students towards teacher and management only when they have respect for each other. For this
purpose, teacher needs to provide equal opportunity of learning to all the students in relation to
presenting their views and opinions. Usually, students feel motivated when they enjoy equal
opportunity which is given to others. Further, teacher is also assigned with the accountability to
develop understanding among the students about the act which may cause of any offence and
undesirable activity within the dental nursing college. By employing inclusive teaching approaches
teacher can connect and engage variety of students.
Inclusive teaching approaches provide assistance to teacher in addressing the need of
students who belong from the variety of backgrounds and with different learning styles and abilities
(Inclusive Teaching Strategies, 2012). Teacher of dental nursing field can persuade their student
through the discussion of current and other issues related to the course framework (de Matas and
et.al., 2016). For instance: Teacher can get contribution of students by encouraging them to present
their unique ideas and suggestions on the topic such as how to treat patients of old age. In this,
students feel comfortable and encouraged to take active part in the discussion. Through this, with
the course framework students are able to develop their competency level to the large extent.
3.1 Presenting the ways in which teaching role facilitates working with other professionals
In the profession of teaching, teacher works and interacts with several other professionals
include other teachers, administrative staff, assessors as well as health and safety officers. Teacher
acts as a mediator between the administrative department and students. Moreover, teachers are the
one who convey the notice circulated by the administration department. On the other hand, teacher
also provides feedback to the administration department about the attitude of students about
enrolment, competitive activities etc.
Along with this, teaching staff is one of the main professionals with teacher makes high
level of interaction. In dental nursing school, there are several teachers who have high level of
expertise in the varied field or area. Thus, by interacting with other teachers individual can enhance
the skills and knowledge level to the large extent (Ristic, Stankovic and Paravina,2016). Besides
this, for complying with the health and safety laws and legislation teacher also meet with such
officers through the means of meeting. External verifiers are those who take oral test of the
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students. This aspect also offers opportunity to the meet people who are highly expert in the field of
dental nursing. In this way, the profession of teaching facilitates working with other professionals in
the best possible manner.
3.2 Defining the boundaries take place between the role of teachers and other professionals
There are several boundaries which take place between the role of dental teachers and other
professionals. In academics, sometime teacher feels high level of pressure due to the activities of
management. In this, dental teacher requires performing his/her activity in a ethical manner. Further,
teacher needs to offer supportive and friendly environment to the students. However, if teacher
becomes too friendly then it will closely influence the growth and development level of students.
For instance: If practical task is organized by the teacher in relation to overcoming the problem of
blinding in teeth. In this, if students take lightly this session then it may result into less presence of
students (Chang and Chang, 2016). This in turn affects the level of development of the students to
the large extent. Thus, teacher needs to make balance between the relationship with students. By
considering all such aspects teacher can establish and maintain effectual relationship with the
students to the significant level.
3.3 Stating the points of referral to meet the need of learners
Teacher has responsibility to provide special care and support to the students who are
suffering from the problem of finance. In this, teacher needs to provide management with the
information about the skills, knowledge and proficiency level of student. Further, teacher should
also make request to the higher management to offer scholarship to respective student. Teacher can
also provide support to the students by offering him part-time job option. In this way, teacher can
contribute in the career development of student (Carpenterand Dickinson, 2016). Along with this, at
specific moment students become confused relating to their career or future. In this, by providing
direction to the students according to their interest level teacher can meet the need of learners more
effectively and efficiently.
GROUP B: UNDERSTANDING AND USING INCLUSIVE TEACHING
APPROACHES IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1.1 Describing the features of inclusive teaching and learning
Inclusive teaching and learning approaches imply for the number of methods such as team
work, cross cultural learning experiences etc. which are undertaken by the teacher of dental nursing.
Through this, teacher of dental school would become able to address the needs of students in the
best possible manner which are highly differs in terms of their backgrounds, learning styles and
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abilities. Dental teacher can encourage all the students towards active participation by offering the
same opportunities in learning. For this purpose, it is highly required for the teacher to avoid the
boundaries of discrimination. This aspect will encourage learners to participate in the class activities
with high level of energy (Biggs, 2011). In addition to this, dental teacher also motivates students to
find and grab opportunity in relation to applying the learning on their own lives. Moreover, students
can apply such aspects in real life more effectively only when they make practice. Thus, by doing
practices in relation to diagnosing and preventing the oral cavity students can lean in an effectual
way. Further, terminology which is used in dental nursing highly different from others. There are
several words which are difficult to understand and pronouncing.
In this regard, teacher places emphasis on classifying each and every aspect in a precise
manner. Further, teacher also asks students to tell about any type of confusion which are facing by
them in terms of any chapter, word etc. Creating of open and highly flexible environment is also
one of the main aspects of inclusive teaching and learning (Boyle, 2008). Such environment allow
students to share and apply their knowledge as well as experience level among peers. Teacher who
undertakes inclusive learning style places emphasis on conducting team activity. All these features
of inclusive learning helps teacher in enhancing the skills and performance level to the large extent.
1.2 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of teaching and learning approaches stated above
Inclusive teaching and learning methods has following strengths and weaknesses are:
Strengths Weaknesses
This approach promotes high level of discussion
within the students. Moreover, in this, teacher
provides opportunity to the students to widen
their knowledge level by sharing the ideas and
views (Cano, 2005).
In discussion, there is the chance that dominant
personalities can take over with the aim to
present their knowledge level.
By conducting role play activity teacher of
dental nursing school can assess the knowledge,
skills and attitude of their students.
For this, tutor is required to make specific plan
for organizing the activity. Further, it requires
high level of supervision. Due to this, teachers
are unable to devote their time in preparing
effectual framework (Edmunds and Richardson,
2009).
Teacher encouragement in relation to doing
more practice facilitates makes significant
If students fail to apply their knowledge level in
the right direction it may affect the dental aspect
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contribution in the growth and development of
students.
of the patient negatively.
1.3 Explaining the importance of providing opportunities to the learner in relation to the
development of varied skills and abilities
In the field of dental, students must have knowledge about the English, mathematics and
ICT. Moreover, without having knowledge about English students are not able to read and
understand the concept more effectually. In order to develop such skills dental teacher can start the
activities in relation to the reading and writing (Fowler, 2013). For instance: Task is assigned by the
teacher in the school to read specific topic and explaining what they have understood from it. Along
with this, for enhancing the literacy level and language skills of the students teacher needs to make
detailed discussion on key-words, concepts and paraphrasing.
Besides this, dental hygienists must have proper knowledge in relation to the mathematical
aspects. Moreover, they are the one who provides assistance to the dentists in relation to the mixing
of ingredients for filling (Math Requirements for a Dental Hygienist., 2016). In this regard, for
developing students familiarity in relation to the maths fundamentals teacher can provide course
and practice book (Grant and Sleeter, 2006). This in turn helps individual in improving its
knowledge level towards algebra and other aspects such as gram etc. In addition to this, for
developing the ICT skills tutor need to give assignment to the students in relation to the preparation
of power point presentations, videos etc. Hence, by taking into consideration all such aspects tutor
can develop the skills and abilities of students.
2.1 Stating the importance of creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment
Creation of inclusive teaching and learning environment is highly required for encouraging
the students to the large extent. Teacher can develop open and respectful environment by making
critical discussion on topics such as tooth decay. According to the aspects of inclusive learning
teacher motivates their students to share their views on such topics. In this way, by offering the
equal opportunity to the students positivity can be developed by the teacher of dental school more
effectively and efficiently (Guillaumin, Verbeek and Schmid, 2009). For attaining all objectives
teacher needs to make seating arrangement in such a manner which facilitates proper eye contact
with the students. Besides this, teacher can also involve its students by forming the teams with the
responsibility to prepare presentation on specific topic (Inclusive teaching practices benefit all
students, 2016). This in turn will provide opportunity to the students to make interaction with the
large number of people and develop effectual relationship. Thus, it can be said that inclusive
learning environment helps teacher in improving the skills and abilities of students to the significant
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level.
2.2 Presenting the aspects which places emphasis on the selection of teaching and learning
approaches, resources and assessment
Selection of teaching and learning method highly differs according to the specific needs of
individual. There are mainly three types of learning approaches which can be undertaken by the
teacher to persuade students about the course and other framework. It includes visual, auditory and
kinaesthetic. Teacher of dental nursing school can teach to the student through the means of videos
more effectually who is suffering from the problem of Dyslexia (Jong and et.al., 2006). Moreover,
such people faces difficulty in reading the word irrespective the aspect that they have normal level
of intelligence. In this, dental teacher can discuss all the problems or issues through the means of
videos.
Along with this, attention span is the term which presents the time that student can devote
for learning with the high level of concentration. Moreover, there are lots of students who are
distracted earlier. In this, by taking into consideration the visual learning style teacher can develop
the concentration level of students strongly. Moreover, power point presentation and videos include
both images and description about the topic. In this, pictures or images will grab the attention level
of students and develop their interest level (Griffin and et.al., 2009). Thus, by selecting the suitable
mode of learning according to specific need of individual teacher of dental nursing school can
enhance the understanding level of students to the large extent.
2.3 Defining the ways to motivate and engage learners
Students motivation and engagement are two different terms but both are vital for their
growth and development. Engagement level refers to the level or extent to which students have
curiosity, interest and passion in relation to the learning concepts (10 Ways to Increase Student
Engagement, 2016). For better student engagement teacher requires organizing facilitation exercise
for warning up the students. It ensures familiarity of the students through introductory session or
round (McCartan, McCreary and Healy, 2008). In addition to this, teacher can enhance the
engagement level of the students by developing a challenging session. For instance: Teacher has
assigned task to the students to identify the three alternative ways for preventing tooth decays. This
challenge or activity will encourage students to think highly critical and logical manner. Along with
this, through questioning session teacher can also take the participation of students.
In this, teacher asks questions from the students after each module. Through this, teacher can
also engage their students in the classroom more efficiently. Further, teacher can encourage their
students through the means of constructive feedback (Millis, 2012). Hence, by providing feedback
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to the students about their better performance level teacher can motivate the students. Besides this,
by providing direction to the students about the ways in relation to the performance improvement
motivational level of students can be enhanced to the large extent.
2.4 Summarizing the ways which helps in establishing the ground rules with learners
Ground rules are established in the dental school with the aim to underpinning the behaviour
of learners. At school expected behavior can be ensured within the classroom when students have
information about the manner in which they should behave with the teacher and classmates. In
school, students should be aware from the aspect that what they can expect from the teacher during
the course (Establish ground rules with your learners-PTLLS, 2016). Further, they should also have
information that what teacher can expect from you. In this, through group discussion ground rules
can be set up within the dental nursing school in an effectual way. In this, both teachers and
students have opportunity to present their views, ideas and suggestions. Hence, group discussion
offers chance to both the parties to arrive at judgement by negotiating the terms. For instance: In
dental school, teacher presented its views that students must attain all the practical classes.
Students also put forward their suggestion in relation to the practices. Students said that if
they have prior information about the practices such as before one day of scheduling then they will
definitely attend the class (Papinczak and et.al., 2008). Further, teacher also said that he will not
allow student in the class if they make any nuisance. This in turn instil positive discipline within the
class and thereby maximizes the learning aspect of the students to the large extent. Hence, by
undertaking group discussion technique effective ground rules can be established.
3.1 Devising an inclusive teaching and learning plan
Inclusive teaching and learning plan are as follows:
 In the very first step teacher sets objective for the students learning. For instance: Tutor sets
objective to develop familiarity of the students with the dental issues such as tooth decays
within the 3 days.
 Once objectives have been framed, thereafter teacher of dental nursing school makes
planning in relation to the learning activities (Phan, 2006). For instance: Tutor will provide
guidance to the student suffering from dyslexia through audio-visual session such as power
point and videos. Through this, teacher can develop understanding among the students about
how to treat or handle patient who is suffering from the problem of tooth decay.
 In this step, teacher conducts questioning round to evaluate the extent to which individual
have understood the aspects which taught to them. Through this, tutor of dental nursing
school can make idea about the understanding level of students (Strategies for Effective
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Lesson Planning, 2016). In addition to this, by encouraging students to provide information
about their preferred mode teacher can develop lesson plan in the best possible manner.
In this way, the above mentioned plan helps teacher in improving the knowledge, skills and
abilities of individual more effectively.
(Source: Reid, Duvall and Evans, 2007)
3.2 Justifying the teaching and learning approaches or method selected
Teacher needs to employ project based learning approaches and reality pedagogy for
teaching to the students of dental nursing school. Both are the most effectual approaches which
provide assistance to the students in learning the new-new concepts more quickly. In the project
based learning tutor assigns real problems and issues to the students. For example: Teacher allots
project to the students by forming the group in relation to identifying the causes due to which
problem of teeth sensitivity occurs (Richards and Rodgers, 2014). In this, all the members of the
group makes their best efforts to assess the suitable solution of the problem. This in turn facilitates
high level of employee engagement. It also enhances critical thinking ability of students and
develops ability in relation to working in a group.
According to the approach of reality pedagogy, teacher enhances the learning level of
students by make them aware from the issues which are increasing in the present time. On the basis
of such approach tutor of dental nursing school organize practical sessions which develops
understanding level of students about how to remove the problem of cavity and sensitivity (Ruiz,
Mintzer and Leipzig, 2006). In this way, understanding level of students can be enhanced regarding
the dental issues or problems. Further, by organizing quiz and developing online learning modules
tutor can assess or gauze the extent to which knowledge of students have been developed after this
session. Thus, such methods assist me in assessing or evaluating the performance and knowledge
level of students.
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4.1 Using teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods for meeting the
learning need of individual
Flipped classrooms is one of the most effectual approaches which assists teacher in meeting
the learning needs of individual. In this, students suffering from the problem of Dyslexia etc. can
watch lectures on videos at home which are occurred in the class. In this, tutor gives assignment to
the individual to watch video and frame questions on the basis of lecture. This approach gives
opportunity to the students to prepare notes at their home according to their convenience. In this
way, such approach helps in satisfy the need of individual to the great extent (Samarakoon and
et.al., 2013). In the next day, students make discussion with their group and teacher regarding the
lecture video in relation to the cavity problems. With the detailed discussion teacher can assess the
level to which individual with specific need have understood the module in an appropriate manner.
Hence, by following all the above mentioned aspects teacher can maximize the learning and
knowledge level more significantly.
4.2 Ways for meeting the individual needs through the means of communication
For offering better learning to the individual tutor needs to adopt the ways which facilitates
their better development. Moreover, individual which is faced problem of dyslexia finds difficulty
in reading and interpreting the words and modules. In this, tutor of dental nursing school can
provide information to the students by adopting the visual and auditory communication style. By
presenting the images regarding the dental issues such as cavity etc. in the power point presentation
knowledge level of student can be developed. Moreover, in this, tutor interprets each and every
image in more depth. Along with this, student who is not able to hear is also recognized as an
individual who has specific learning needs. In this situation, teacher can communicate to the
students by undertaking sign languages (Schmeck, 2013). Further, by playing video regarding the
dental course understanding level of students can be improved. Tutor can also communicate to such
kind of people by organizing the practical sessions. Usually, practical facilitates better learning
among the individuals rather than theoretical discussion. Thus, by taking into consideration all such
ways teacher can communicate to the people with specific needs more effectively and efficiently.
4.3 Providing constructive feedback to learners in relation to meeting their individual needs
Constructive feedback play a significant role in assessing the performance of the student by
giving regular feedbacks in order to monitor their each and every action. The feedback is important
which ensures that the students will complete their assignments and goals within stipulated time
period. Feedback is an essential element for everyone in an organisation to monitor the performance
of all workforces of the company. It is useful tool for indicating the right direction in order to
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generate right outcomes to the business. It is required in some cases to judge the efficiency of
ongoing performance of an individual, providing specific performance indicators, following up on
coaching arguments, corrective guidance (Scott, Yeld and Hendry, 2007). The constructive feedback
can be make by a mentor in following ways such as defining the purpose of a feedback,
emphasizing on details of the goal rather than focussing on providing judgements.
5.1 Reviewing the effectiveness of own delivery inclusive teaching and learning
Education is important aspect which leads a person to towards the path of the success.
Inclusive teaching learning is a teaching concept which involves small batch size of students who
give more focus on the study of students rather than its size. It is that approach in which teacher and
student can personally interact and resolve all their doubts and queries which is not possible in
classroom teaching as it consists of large number of students (Svensson, Barclay and Cooke, 2006).
It helps in meeting the needs and personal goals of an individual. Following are the benefits of this
method which can be used by a teacher in dental colleges which requires high concentration are:
 It helps in more interaction of a student with their study with the help of their teacher who
personally give attention to the student.
 It is full utilisation of time and resources as the goal of a teacher is clear to attend few
students
 It clear confusing situations of a teacher which helps in achieving higher returns as
compared to teaching in a big classroom with large base of students.
5.2 Identifying the areas which requires improvement in relation to the delivery of inclusive
teaching and learning
The improvement required in this sector in terms of converting negative challenges into
favourable situations. The teacher should be highly qualified and skilled in order to teach their
students accurately. The teacher needs to improve their own skills to give quality education to their
students. Lack of subject knowledge by teacher will give inappropriate teaching to the students
which is not a good sign for a teacher (Van Avermaet and Gysen, 2006). A teacher should give itself
updated with the latest syllabus to provide accurate facts and information to its students. Another
important aspect is that it needs to improve the overall timing as deep understanding of concepts
required more time.
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C. UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1.1 Explaining the purposes of types of assessment which are used in education and training
At the time of education and training the two types of assessments are given by a
teacher i.e. formative assessment and summative assessment. However, formative assessment is
used by the teachers to evaluate the performance of students. With the help of this assessment the
learning needs and academic progress of students can also be analysed. The main purpose of
formative assessment is to monitor the students' knowledge at the time of conducting this
programme. It helps the instructor to trace the academic records of students.
On other side, summative assessment is a process of evaluation where the aims on the final
outcomes. It helps an instructor to analyse the performance of the students at the end of an
instructional unit (Yuen, Westwood and Wong, 2005). The purpose of summative assessment is that
the rank or grade of student can be given. It helps in assuring the suitability of work done. The
quality and characteristics of the students is judged by a teacher.
1.2 Describing the characteristics of the different methods of assessment used in education and
training
The different methods that can be used in assessment during education and training are
given below.
Group discussion: Group discussion as the name describes an activity which is conducted
for small number of people in which the thoughts and ideas are exchanged face to face. The
method is used to analyse the ideas and views of people. However, it also helps in knowing the
communication skills of a person. It can be very useful tool in education and training.
Presentation: This is another method that can be used in education and training. A
presentation explains a message related to given topic (McCartan, McCreary and Healy, 2008). It is
given by an individual in a group. It must be relevant for the listeners and gives chance others to
frame questions about the concerned subject.
Case studies: Case studies are form of written method which is includes a practical case on
which the students need to read and analyse the case. On the basis of analysis, inferences and
conclusions are made. The aim of including is to increase the thinking process of students.
1.3 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of assessment
The strength and weakness of above stated methods are given below.
Group discussion: The strength of group discussion is that it improves the communication
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skills and also enhances the public speaking skills. On other side, the weakness of this method is
that sometimes it may become argumentative.
Presentation: The strength of this method is that it helps in generating new ideas and
thoughts. The weakness is that the discussion is made on the related topic only through which the
knowledge level is restricted.
Case studies: The strength is that it improves thinking process of an individual. Also, helps
in generating new ideas and thought process (Griffin and et.al., 2009). The disadvantage is that the
knowledge is restricted to the concerned topic. It does not improve communication skills.
1.4 Assessing the ways in which different assessment methods can be adapted for meeting the
learning need of individual
On the basis of given case a student with dyslexia is unable to understand and do multiple
choice exams. So the techniques that can be used for such students are that use of multi-sensory
structured language. It results in learning the vocabulary and improves fluency of a student. The use
of diagnostic teaching can be done. With the help of this a teacher can assess the understanding
level of a student. The use of different learning styles can be taken by the teacher through which the
required information is delivered and understood by the students with dyslexia. A teacher can
develop individual education plan that will help in identifying the education needs of students. It
will also help in knowing where a teacher, student and parents at teaching the students.
2.1 Explaining the extent to which learner and other involvement is required in the assessment
process
It is very beneficial for the teacher that it should involve its students in own assessment
process. However, they can be involved by dental nursing teacher through feedback process. Here,
through their involvement dental nursing teacher can make its own analysis and thus can get answer
to the question that whether he/she is going on the right direction or not. Furthermore, through this
way teacher can also make an evaluation of the teaching techniques which is being used by it in
order to teach his/her students (Guillaumin, Verbeek and Schmid, 2009). In addition to this, by
involving learner in the assessment process teacher can get the information about the strength and
weakness of their students. Thus, accordingly dental teacher can mould its way of delivering
education to the students in an effectual way. Overall, it can be said that it is advantageous for the
teacher that it should involve its learner in the assessment process.
2.2 Assessing the role of peers and self-assessment during the assessment process
Self assessment is being consider as another most significant element which can be
employed by dental class teacher with an aim to make an analysis of its own student strength and
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weaknesses. Herein, by doing self assessment student can get an idea about their weak and strong
points. Hence, they will make a significant effort with respect to weed all the weak points which
might hamper their performance in class. For example, dental college class teacher has identified
that its students have weaknesses in communication skill. Then by taking significant action towards
the same teacher can enhance performance of its respective students and enhances its capability to
gain high grades in class in an effectual way. In the similar way, peer assessment also have
importance in the assessment process (Grant and Sleeter, 2006). This is because, it has been seen
that there are many students who does not know much about themselves, but their friends and
family does. Hence, by involving such people in the assessment process teacher can get an effectual
information about its students. Thus, given thing will enable dental class teacher with regard to
deliver high quality services to his/her students in an effectual way.
2.3 Identifying the sources of information which should be available to the people involved in the
assessment process
There are different information examined which should be available to the people involved
in the assessment process. For example, students should have the information about the assessment
standard. They should have their own progress report in their hand. With the help of which they can
effectively assess their own strength and weakness (Fowler, 2013). Furthermore, the students should
have their own test result with the help of which they can assess whether they are going on to the
right direction or not. Thus, it can be said that with the assessment of all these given materials
student can effectively carry out their own self assessment.
3.1 Describing the key features of constructive feedback
In the constructive feedback, tutor provides information to the students about the extent to
which they have performed well. Enhancing the motivational aspect is one of the main objectives of
tutor behind giving the constructive feedback. In this, teacher undertakes some basis for evaluating
the performance aspect of students (Edmunds and Richardson, 2009). For instance: Tutor has
evaluated the performance of Henry who is bright student of the nursing school. Task is assigned to
him in relation to the assessment of the factors which may cause of cavity. Along with this, tutor
also said that to find the solution through which this problem can be resolved. In this, during
assessment tutor found that that Henry understand the causes of the problem of cavity but he fails to
find out the solution of prevention. For the purpose of effectual evaluation, comparison has been
made by the tutor in against to the predetermined standard. Further, in this, tutor also provided
opportunity to Henry to present his views on feedback which is provided by the tutor. Teacher has
also provided guidance to the student to develop critical thinking ability by solving the case studies
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etc.
3.2 Explaining the extent to which constructive feedbacks make contribution in the assessment
process
Constructive feedbacks help a student in order to comply with all the standards and rules
imposed by their mentor. These rules help them in order to achieve their prescribed assignment by
following guidelines to support the student in accomplishing all its goals and the objectives. It is
important to complete the assignment or a project within a stipulated time to gain the reward or
recognition from its mentor among the whole class (Cano, 2005). Recognition helps in proper
monitoring and assessment of their overall performance. It helps in both kinds of assessment
summative as well as formative. The feedback at each and every point of their work warn them to
do good work and avoiding mistakes. The purpose of this assignment is to bring out their hidden
talent and sharpen up their skills to give better output by rejecting their work every time.
3.3 Stating the ways for giving constructive feedback to the learners
The important feature of a teacher is to criticise the small mistakes and errors of the student
to improve their small errors and help them not to commit even the smaller mistakes in the future.
Some of are the unique methods a teacher can adopt in giving feedbacks and criticise the mistakes
of their mentee are:
Sandwich method- It is one of the common method of constructive feedback which aims to
criticise their students to avoid certain errors in the future (Boyle, 2008). It refers to giving
feedbacks such as PIP which stands for positive -improvement-positive as it is good framework to
use in providing constructive feedbacks to their students.
Focus on situations- Another method is giving more emphasizes on the overall situation and mould
further proceedings accordingly as per the certain demands of the situations. It includes giving
feedback on the presentation style of a person.
4.1 Explaining the significance of keeping assessment records
There are different types of assessment records which are kept by the nursing school as well
as tutor namely copies of certificates, observation report, diagnostic assessment etc. By keeping the
record tutor can provide certificate to the learners or students if they lost. Sometimes, student lost
their certificates which is highly important for their future perspective. In this, by taking into
account the previous record tutor can provide certificates to the students. Along with this, teacher
can evaluates the student performance from beginning to end (Biggs, 2011). By this, teacher can
recommend the name of suitable student to the higher management for the certification program.
Further, tutor can also re-evaluate the performance of students if they appeal. All these aspects state
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that it is highly significant for nursing school to make record of assessment.
4.2 Summarizing the points due to which it is necessary to keep maintain the record of assessment
According to the data protection act, it is highly required for the nursing school to build and
maintain the record of student's assessment. Further, teacher also needs to follow equality act while
maintaining the assessment record. On the basis of this aspect, teacher should not discriminate
people on the basis of race, religion, sex etc. Besides this, teacher should also maintain the record of
accidents and undesirable events occurred in the class room. Through this, teacher can offer
management with suitable record. In addition to this, according to freedom information act, students
can also demand for the assessment records. All these aspects necessitate the maintenance of
assessment records.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it has been concluded that teacher of dental nursing school should
adopt inclusive teaching and learning approaches. Besides this, it can be inferred that teacher should
adopt different learning approaches and methods for enhancing the learning of people with specific
needs.
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