In particular assessors should check that the learner must demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions:
Measure the quality of the practical performance (in assignments and other submitted coursework) as well as the theory and underpinning knowledge behind it.
Use methods that are varied (a good mix of summative as well as formative assessment) to allow the learner to display thinking and decision making in the demonstration of practical and theoretical performance.
Maintain a balance between assessment methods to ensure each is measured in accordance with the level of the qualification.
The ratio between the practical and theoretical is approximately 60:40.
Integrated assessment
Assessment is done via:
Written documentation
On site visits to the company that the group is analysing
Interviews with the contact person in the company
Simulation programmes of the intended system the group is designing
Peer evaluation
These assessments follow a schedule given to students by the project coordinator. The assessors in this case refer to the lecturers or tutors involved in the open and distance education programmes at Oval International Computer Education. It is required that all lecturers or tutors involved in the open and distance education programmes have a qualification at least one level higher than the diploma.
All assessors are encouraged to attend workshops that deal with assessment with regard to Outcomes Based Education (OBE). This would provide non-formal, non-award bearing in-service education and training for such assessors.
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