Learning Autonomy in Post-16 Education: The Policy and Practice of Formative Assessment - Softcover

Ecclestone, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415247411 ISBN 13: 9780415247412

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Kathryn Ecclestone's book addresses the thorny issue of assessment in post-compulsory education - lifelong learning.

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Review:

'Anyone who has ever 'delivered' General National Vocational Qualifications will appreciate this book.' - Patrick Ainley, The Lecturer

'The title doesn't convey the breadth and importance of a book that should be read by all present and intending FE teachers and managers, those in HE who study or train teachers for the post-school sector and the architects of the emerging 14-19 phase ... Ecclestone has given us a study of the context, nature and experiences of the "intractable problems [that] beset assessment systems"; it is vital reading for anyone facing the challenge of raising learners' achievement and motivation at the same time.' - John Roberts, Escalate

Synopsis:

Kathryn Ecclestone's work addresses the thorny issue of assessment in post-compulsory education - lifelong learning. She asks if people are expected to learn on and off throughout their lives, how do we go about assessing this learning in a way that is meaningful for the learner and for the workplace? How does formal assessment fit in with notions of learner autonomy? She focuses on outcomes-based assessment as the answer to these questions, as this frees learners from the need to follow programmes imposed by institutions or teachers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415247411
• ISBN 13: 9780415247412
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232