Initial Assessment in Teaching and Learning - Course Requirements

This assignment explores the methods of initial and diagnostic assessment used to negotiate individual learning goals with learners. It details the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment types such as interviews, questionnaires, tests, observations, and practical assessments. The assignment also covers communication strategies, including verbal, non-verbal, person-to-person, and written communication, and how these are used to meet individual learner needs and communicate with other learning professionals. Furthermore, it addresses the application of minimum core elements in inclusive teaching and learning, the creation of an inclusive learning environment, and the use of resources and technology to meet individual learner needs. The document also includes an analysis of third-party tools used in teaching, their strengths, and weaknesses, and the importance of adapting resources to meet individual learner needs. The assignment emphasizes the importance of feedback, equality, diversity, and bilingualism in the assessment process. This assignment is a comprehensive guide to effective teaching and learning practices.

Part 2 - Delivering Teaching & learning.

Initial Assessment – How does your course
 Use methods of initial and diagnostic assessment to negotiate and agree individual
learning goals with learners?
Taking pre- assessment to evaluate the student’s knowledge related with specific course.
Initial Assessment
Type
Strengths Weaknesses Purpose
Telephone and face
to face interview
Informal and relaxed Does Not necessary
show existing skills
Allows to further
get to know the
learner reason for
learning, social
situation, desired
outcome of
learning. Potential
learner support
required?
Questionnaire Allows to pinpoint
specific areas of
knowledge
Does not allow for
elaboration or
discussion, gives
generally closed
answers.
To establish the
learners
knowledge,
potential for
additional learner
support.
English and maths
tests
Allows to clarify
existing starting
point for theses
specific skills
Certain individuals
may not test well.
To establish what
skill and knowledge
the learner already
has and highlights
where their
weakest areas are
that need
expanding on. May
also establish if
learner support is
required.
On site
Observations
To see someone in
their work
environment
demonstrate skills
and knowledge
before starting
This does not test
exiting broad theory
and may only show
their knowledge for
that specific area.
To establish the
learners skill and
knowledge for the
subject about to
embark on.
Practical
Assessment
To demonstrate the
learner has core
May have social
constraints such as
Establish if the
learner has skill set

skills that may be
slightly higher than
normal starting
point.
covid 19 that may
prevent being able
to demonstrate skill
if they do not have
existing tools
beyond a classroom
they advise and if
they will need
further stretch
exercises when
learning to prevent
them being bored
and ensure
knowledge is
tested.
Additional considerations - social economic factors, access to the tools and equipment -
current job role, existing knowledge and skills
Diagnostic
Assessments
Strengths Weaknesses Purpose
Written
assessments.
Shows learning
taken place by
gaining knowledge.
Does not necessarily
show skill.
To allow learner to
demonstrate they
have gained
knowledge and thus
prove it
Holistic
Observations.
Will show skill. Will on show skill
being observed
(unless linked with
question and
answers)
To show the learner
in gaining practical
competence not just
theory.
Direct question and
answers.
Allows to ask direct
knowledge
questions.
Does not
demonstrate skill
learnt and may have
closed answers.
To fill in gaps of
knowledge not
previously proven in
written assessments
or to elaborate on
observations being
done.
Quizzes Can be fun informal
assessment strategy
Very specific closed
answers
Allows for
spontaneous and
planned assessment
of knowledge
gaining.

 Record learners’ individual learning goals?
I will record individual learning goals to assess each student better about their career goals.
Communication & Feedback – How does your course
 Use communication methods and media to meet individual learner needs?
I will use information communication technology methods to attain individual learner needs
and examine their career preference and interest.
Communication
method
Strength Weakness
Two-way communication -Taking feedback from
students.
-using handouts so that
students are able to do the
self
–study
-both listen to each
other(teacher –student)
-creates more democratic
environment (where
students can share their
thoughts , ideas and
opinions )
-effective (if required( to
solve problems better
-fairness :understand
students as individuals
-it can be time consuming
-slower process
-failure to communicate in
this way can lead to
problems
Non verbal -Gives idea for a teacher, if
student were able to get
their knowledge or not
-information can be easily
presented (visual , audio
visual)
-can transfer students
-Do not allow for teacher
face his students while using
it
-can be difficult to
understand
(informal ,information might
get distorted )
-it is not precise and can be

attitudes and feelings vague and plain
-no possibility to explain or
have conversation through
gesture
-limitations –no use of words
or language which express
clear meaning
Person to person
( classroom ) -improve communication
-good to prepare aims for
learners (summaries of
important facts, pictures,
diagrams ,videos )
-keep group’s attention
-looks professional
-stimulates discussion
-pools idea and experience
from group
-allows everyone to
participate in an active
process
-presents factual material in
direct , logical manner
-gives experience that can
inspire student
-pleasing students by being
approachable will make
them more determined to
excel in lecture
-effective only , if teacher
prepare questions to discuss
-discussion may not have full
participation
-only effective as following
right topic
-not practical with more then
20 people
-requires careful planning by
teacher
-time may limit discussion
period
Written communication -Important way of
communication with
students
-When teacher using
handouts students can use
-Can be unfocused
-time consuming
-possibility of
miscommunication

them in their self study
-suitable for long distance
communication
-creates permanent record
of evidence
-it can be used as legal
document
-it can be sent to many
persons at a time
-it can be costly
(materials and storage )
-requires great skills and
competencies in language
and vocabulary use
 Communicate with other learning professionals to meet needs/encourage progression?
I have encouraged communication with experienced learning professionals through mobile
calls, video call or messaging. This will help student achieve specific goal and strengthen the
connection between professor and student.
 Communicate purpose, requirements, processes of assessment of Knowledge, Skills &
Understanding to learners?
Purpose: To assess knowledge, skills and understanding to learners.
Process: Face to face communication and meetings will be carried out.
 Communicate purpose, processes of assessing occupational competence to learners?
Purpose: To evaluate the personal choice in occupation of each individual.
Process: Face to face communication and meetings to assess occupational competence.
 Use questioning and feedback to contribute to the assessment process?
One on one interaction will be done to assess the needs of each individual.
 Provide feedback to learners that affirms achievement and identifies any further
implications for learning, assessment and progression?
I will give feedback to learners to assess progression and any further implication related with
learning.
Minimum Core – How does your course
 Apply minimum core elements in delivering inclusive teaching and learning?
Literacy, reading, spelling, grammar, language, speaking and listening.
 Apply minimum core elements when using resources for inclusive teaching &
learning?
I will apply minimum core elements for inclusive teaching & learning at the time of
using resources to impart better learning. This is done through integration of right
learning technology.
 Apply minimum core elements in assessing learners?
I will apply minimum core elements to assess learners. It will help me carry out my
role proficiently. This will be done through integration of right learning technology.
Inclusivity – How does your course

 Create an Inclusive teaching and learning environment?
I will create inclusive learning and teaching environment because it helps in keeping all
participants engaged. This is done by building more interactive and responsive environment.
 Demonstrate an inclusive approach to teaching and learning?
Creating an environment where all students are valued and equal access to knowledge. This is
done by establishing ground rules for the interaction and examining curriculum.
Learning and
Teaching methods
What is this? Strengths Weaknesses
Verbal Through the use of
words e.g. speeches,
presentation,
discussion.
Can be adapted into
any of the above
forms to suit
learners.
Allows learners draw
on other knowledge
from others through
listening and
discussions and for
questions and
answers.
It does not take long
for learners to
switch off when
someone is speaking
for the majority of
the time.
Physical/
kinaesthetic
You learn/ teach
through an active
doing task. This may
be a demonstration
of how to prep a
nail.
Allows for holistic
assessment of skills
and interactive
learning able to
incorporate praise
and question and
answers into this.
Some learners may
not be as confident
as others so may be
nervous of doing
practical learning in
front of other more
confident learners.
Visual Learn through
watching, thus may
be interpreted as
physical demo, video
demo, slide demo
etc, images,
diagrams,
Allows to show
learners, and
incorporate other
learning styles, may
include questions
and answers.
Some students may
not feel comfortable
asking to see
something again if
they were not
confident the 1st
time.
Social Learning with a
group, can be a
group project, can
be group discussion,
team quiz
Allows for less
confident learners to
feed off more
confident learners,
allows for inclusivity.
Less confident
learners may not
come forward,
others may take
over a more
dominant position in
social groups. May
also cause disruption
in the learning.
Logical Using logic and
reasoning/ sequence
in learning/teaching.
Allows to teach and
learn a process i.e.
step by step on how
to prep a nail.
Some students may
not like this learning
style and find this
dynamic quite

boring.
Combination Like to use a
combination of 2 or
more of the above
Broadens learning
techniques and
resources being
used increasing
learning potential.
Can be complicated
to some and confuse
the learning process.
 Apply requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism,
when assessing occupational competence, skills, knowledge & understanding?
I will comply with equal opportunities laws to provide equal support to each student.
Resources & Technology – How does your course
 Employ resources to engage/meet individual needs of learners in own specialist area?
I have engaged myself with learning resources and electronic application to impart
best possible knowledge to learners.
Third party tools in teaching Strengths Weaknesses
Video Conferencing
Zoom
8x8
Free to use for 40 minutes.
Hosts up to 100 people.
You can pay for unlimited use.
Familia with using zoom.
It records.
No download or registration.
Unlimited meeting duration
Options to store in cloud or drop
box
Teaching may go over and so
zoom stops recording,
I've found problems the video
sketching in zoom.
£11pm Some people may think
that that is expensive
Costs money
Customer service isn’t very good
according to reviews.
Teaching
Google slides
Power point
Quick and easy to use
Free
Every change you make is
automatically saved.
26 templates to choose from.
Stored on the cloud.
Ability to create animations.
19 templates to choose from.
Gmail account is required.
Not a lot of effects.
Chance of running into technical

Google classroom
Schoology
Stock free images
Shutterstock
Easy to use and download
Free
Easy to use and accessible from all
devices
Effective communication and
sharing
Effective feedback
Great system for commenting.
Connecting students to classroom
learning.
Working with students from
home.
Post online assignments.
Free images.
Over 2.2 million images
Free video
Over 17 million videos
High quality footage
difficulties.
Unable to present the complexity
of certain topics
No automated updates.
Difficult learner sharing.
No automated tests.
The connection software is
limited.
Group discussions are not easy to
facilitate.
Ability to remove something that
was put in the wrong place.
£25 per month for 10 images.
May not have the video
May not have the resources you
require.
10 images per month £19
Assessing
Email
Skills forward
This is a way to Send back
assignments and its free.
Great way of assessing yourself.
If someone doesn't have an emai
address, they will need to set one
up.

Smart Assessor
E Portfolio
Google sites
Bulb
See yourself improve.
Your tutor can see your progress
Everything is in one place
You can see progressions.
Had a how to use video resource.
Safe and secure
Can create as many pages as
needed.
Easy to use.
Has 100MB of storage
Easy to upload
Free
No software installation required.
Google class interrogations.
Makes setting and tracking goals
easy
Free
Access it anywhere.
May not totally understand the
questions.
Might get frustrated if they can't
pass a section.
It costs money.
Can be complicated to follow.
Too simplistic if you want to do
more.
Limited functions
Apps only limited to google
You can pay for added extras from
£30 a year
 Adapt resources to meet the individual needs of learners?
I have adapted to all teaching and learning resources to meet the individual needs of
learners.
Based on information gained from initial and diagnostic assessments -
resources used to teach she be chosen to ensure best learning from each
individual learner
Resource
types
What is this? Weaknesses Strengths
Human Tutor/ teacher/
learner support.
May be limited
to a set area of
knowledge.
Can liaise and
refer to other
individuals and

wider the
learning
resources
available
Digital Images,
documents,
slides made by
the tutor. Web
addresses and
specific resource
links
Risk of
Plagiarism
Wide scope of
resources - helps
increase
learning
potential.
Web based Zoom, Whatapp,
google
classroom.
Some learners
may struggle to
access due to
limited
knowledge or
lack of
accessibility
Opens up to
wider scope of
learners and
allows for more
flexible learning.
Physical Tools,
equipments,
room, handouts
Some equipment
can cause risk if
not used
correctly. Room
layout may
hinder learning.
Can adapt
handouts to set
colours to help
with such things
as dyslexia.
Adapting room
layout may
promote more
interactive
learning.
 Use technologies to enhance teaching and meet individual learner needs?
Use of advance information communication technology (ICT) to enhance teaching
and meet individual learner needs.
 Use resources to promote equality, value diversity & meet the needs of learners?
I have used ICT resources to promote equality, value diversity & meet the needs of
learners.
Assessment of Knowledge & Skill – How does your course
 Use types and methods of assessment to meet the individual needs of learners?
METHODS JUSTIFICATION
Formative assessment Strength: It helps the student in
improving academic achievement and
personalizing learning experience.
Weakness: It is a time consuming
method.
Summative assessment. Strength: It helps in measuring training
success and is an effective tool for

evaluation.
Weakness: This method is disruptive
and unfair for the students.
Diagnostic assessment Strength: It helps in better
understanding of the student related
with the course.
Weakness: It is a time consuming
method.
Assessment
method
Strengths Weaknesses Constraints
Essays- this
can be a single
question or a
set of questions
that require a
specific amount
of words and
requires an in
depth analysis
of the topic in
question. They
can be used
during any part
of the
programme to
assess
knowledge has
been gained.
Can be used
in any
industry.
Knowledge
can be
assessed.
Can be
written or
typed.
Skill cannot be
portrayed.
Word count can be
difficult if hand
written.
Lack of ICT
knowledge.
None ownership of a
device such as tablet or
computer.
Witness
testimonies-
this is a
statement made
by a qualified
person who has
the capacity to
carry out such
tasks, such as a
manager. They
capture
observations of
the learner
carrying out a
certain activity
that is needed to
measure against
criteria that
needs to be met.
It can be useful
Reliable.
Quick
feedback.
Shows some
knowledge
and skills
have been
gained.
Results could be
biased. Is the person
qualified to carry
out such a task? Are
they giving a true
account?
Learner will need to be
in a work environment
or work placement.
Manager or authorised
person may be absent.