Assessing Learners in Higher Education

by Sally Brown, Peter Knight

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136351631
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/06/2012
Series:	Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	164
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Sally Brown, Peter Knight

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

...by far the most useful book on assessment that is available today.

Assessment & Education in Higher Education

...by far the most useful book on assessment that is available today.

Assessment and Education in Higher Education

Presents approaches and techniques for the more flexible assessment of students required in the context of the increasing new systems of course delivery, such as competence-based learning and transferable personal skills. Emphasizes the importance of assessment, especially self-assessment, as feedback to help students develop and extend themselves. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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