1. The learner can solve problems through practical assignments, class projects and development of computer programmes
Formal assessment through written tests and exams
2. On completion of the qualification a learner should have had ample opportunity to demonstrate his ability to work in some form of group participation
3. The learner should be able to demonstrate his responsibility by completing the course in the preset time frame
Ongoing evaluation by the lecturer of the learner`s participation in class activities such as attendance of lectures, group discussions and preparation of study material
4. The learner should be able to demonstrate his abilities to collect, to structure and to interpret information
The lecturer must assess the learner`s abilities to gather information from a variety of sources such as textbooks, journals, CD-Roms and the Internet
The lecturer must assess the learner`s abilities to structure and interpret the assembled information and to document the results
5. The learner should be able to demonstrate his abilities to communicate with other people such as customers for the IT industry, peer group members and lecturers.
The lecturer must assess the learner`s abilities to make statements on IT related matters in the presence of class members
The lecturer must assess the learner`s abilities to use multi-media facilities such as visual and graphical representations to present his views on an IT topic (slide shows, Web pages, written documents).
6. The learner should be able to demonstrate his ability to use IT technology as a valuable resource in solving difficult and challenging study problems
The lecturer must judge the learner`s abilities to use advanced technological IT facilities such as high level programming languages, database systems, multi-media, Internet, client/server architectures etc, to solve challenging study problems
7. The learner should be able to demonstrate his abilities to apply IT knowledge to the benefit of society and the environment
The lecturer must ascertain that the learner is aware of his responsibilities towards society and the environment by informal discussions conducted on a personal and ongoing basis
8. The learner should be able to demonstrate his abilities to follow a systematic study procedure.
The lecturer must assess the abilities of the learner to integrate different aspects of the study field in a systematic way. This can be done on an ongoing basis by evaluating written and verbal reports on study progress.
9. The lecturer must ascertain the learner`s attitude towards the citizens of the country, making sure that the acquired IT skills will be used to the benefit of the society at large.
10. The lecturer must ascertain that the learner has a positive attitude towards fellow citizens. This can be done by informal and personal discussions between the lecturer and the learner on ongoing bases.
11. The study leader must see to it that the learner knows the ethics of employment in the IT industry.
The study leader must see to it that the learner is able to draw up his own CV.
12. The lecturer has to assess the learner`s awareness of the importance of generating job opportunities in the IT industry by ongoing informal discussions.
The lecturer has to assess the learner`s knowledge of business principles by ongoing informal discussions.
Formative assessment practice that will be implemented:
Learners are continuously assessed via informal class tests and formal semester tests (in written or oral mode) as well as practical programming and software design and implementation assignments. Assignments require learners to study, interpret and evaluate a wide range of subject related documents – like research papers, theses and software product documentation.
Summarise assessment practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of two written examinations per module per semester.
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