Assessment FOR Learning [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 3]

Order Description
Part A Completed brought to class [1000 words]

Define and explain ‘Assessment for Learning’
Draw on appropriate literature to support your ideas.
Use APA protocols.
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below are the steps on what you should take in answering the above question
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Begin by defining AFL and then discuss the key components of AFL [use workshop notes, lecture notes, ARG reading as basis]. Important to include here a discussion of
goal setting, feedback, peer and self assessment.
• Then discuss Interactive Formative Assessment [noticing, recognising and responding].
A good way to lead in here could be to say for example .. .
Interactive formative assessment (Cowie & Bell, 1999) is a key component of AFL. Interactive formative assessment can be defined as . . . . . . It incorporates the
three interrelated processes of noticing, recognising and responding . . . . [go on to discuss each of the three processes]
• Finish with a concluding statement/sentence which summarises the essence of AFL.
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then lastly below is what the finish outcome should look like
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it must be:
A well-synthesised definition of ‘Assessment for Learning’ is provided
A comprehensive understanding of ‘Assessment for Learning’ is demonstrated
Judicious selection and use of a range of information from appropriate, acknowledged sources
Accurate use of APA protocols
A well-structured, and focused expression of ideas