One of the most useful features in Stedfast’s assessment plan module is the ability to set grade descriptors for each outcome. This helps staff determine a more realistic score when conducting assessment plan reviews. Programme Assessment Plans As a reminder, assessment plans are critical to the success of learning and skills programmes. By providing a …
It is the start of a new academic year, and education and training providers will turn to curriculum plans to begin their delivery. It is a perfect time to reflect on what has been delivered and ensure the plans are ready. Curriculum planning can be tricky, and in this blog, we are offering a few …
Curriculum gap analysis is a process of reviewing and evaluating the content of a curriculum against the actual skills and knowledge that students are expected to have at the end of their learning. Curriculum gap analysis can help educators identify where students may be missing essential information and skills, allowing for interventions to be put …
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Curriculum planning is the process of designing and implementing a curriculum for students. There are different steps to curriculum planning, and it can be tricky to develop a curriculum plan that meets the needs of your students. In this blog post, we will discuss five tips to help you create a successful curriculum plan. We …
Formative assessment is an ongoing process used by both teachers and students in order to improve teaching and learning. It helps students to understand the disciplinary learning outcomes that they are working towards, as well as become self-directed learners. The main purpose of formative assessment is to monitor the process of learning and provide feedback …
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There is no doubt that apprenticeship programmes provide a great opportunity for individuals to learn the skills they need for their chosen careers. However, in order to ensure that these programmes are effective, it is important to assess the outcomes of apprenticeship delivery. This means identifying the knowledge, skills and behaviours that learners have acquired …
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Curriculum sequence planning is a process that allows training providers to ensure that the skills and knowledge learned by their apprentices are sequential and logical. This process is important because it helps to make sure that learners are able to build upon the skills and knowledge they have acquired, in a step-by-step manner. Curriculum sequencing …
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The covid pandemic has led to a growth in remote education. This is because so many people are now working from home, and remote education provides an excellent way for them to continue their learning. In this blog post, we will discuss how to manage apprenticeship delivery through remote education. We will also provide five …
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OfSTED’s Education Inspection Framework requires that education and training providers sequence their curriculums. Sequencing refers to the way you organise your curriculum activities. The sequence is how the skills and knowledge are presented throughout the programme. OfSTED stresses the importance of sequencing to help learners demonstrate their ability to know and apply their learned skills. …
OfSTED has released a series of curriculum research reviews on a range of subjects. The aim of these is to support and inform those leading the thinking on subject education in schools. Each of the reviews tackles the use of assessment in curriculum plans and suggest that using a range of assessment approaches will most …
