Integrated assessments
In the assessment strategy as a whole, evidence must be demonstrated through a variety of options:
Case studies, problem-solving assignments, management practice in simulated and in situ contexts, portfolios of learning materials, projects, written and oral examinations. Some of these options are more suited to the assessment of foundational competence, rather than practical and reflexive competence.
However, the integrated assessment has the following characteristics:
It assesses the extent to which entry-level managers can manage competently and effectively in South African organisations.
It measures the extent to which learners have integrated the roles and the knowledge and skills delivered through the different courses/modules that make up the programme.
It assesses the five roles in General Management and its application in a chosen specialist stream.
It measures applied competence. In other words, it assesses whether learners are able to integrate the ability to perform important managerial actions competently (a practical competence), understand the theoretical basis for these actions (foundational competence), and reflect on and make changes to managerial practices (reflexive competence).
The assessment criteria and evidence requirements are as follows:
In a practical teaching and learning situation, a simulated situation, or a situation that combines the practical, the simulated and the written, the learner will:
Generate, explore and consider options for appropriate action;
Identify the most appropriate course of action in relation to the particular context, topic, learner group, level of learning and resources available;
Explain the reasons for that particular selection as well as what was taken into account in making the selection;
Perform the identified action, while continuously monitoring and adapting performance as required;
Explain the reasons for the performance;
Evaluate his/her performance and identify areas for improvement;
Reflect on the learning and performance;
Develop a plan or strategy for future action which reflects an integration of what has been learnt through reflection.
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