Topic1: IntroductionTAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation

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At the end of this session, you should understand:

the purpose of validation

different approaches to validation

when validation occurs.

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What is assessment validation?Assessment information is

collected, analysed, improvements are identified and improvements are planned for.

Ensures appropriateness and effectiveness of assessment.

Ensures consistency of approach.

Confirms reliability and validity of judgements.

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What is validated?Validation can cover:

systems

processes

practices

resources

outcomes.

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ExampleWhat is

validated?What is the

focus?Who might

be involved?

What would be looked

at?

What validation approach?

Assessment tools.

Do they cover scope of unit?

Are they valid, fair, reliable and flexible?

Assessors and facilitators.

Developer.

Quality assurance personnel.

Industry representative.

Instruments.

Instructions.

Evidence requirements in unit.

Checklists.

Responses to tool from candidate.

Model answers.

Peer assessment.

Validation meeting.

Field testing and trialling.

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Example (cont.)Discussions may

cover:

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Whether assessors are using the same

benchmarks and whether they are

being interpreted in the same way

Whether assessors are equally qualified to

assess the unit

Validity and consistency of

interpretation of the assessment guidelines

from the relevant training package

The fit between assessment

instruments/ tools, and benchmarks

Validation approachesvalidation meetings

assessor networks

peer assessment

assessment panel.

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When does validation occur?

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Before

• Before assessment (to look at the design of the tools, interpretation of units). This ensures that assessors have a common understanding.

During

• During assessment (to look at the process of assessment and how the assessors organise the event, carry out the activities, administer tools, communicate with candidates).

After

• After assessment (to look at how effective the assessment was and the accuracy and consistency of judgments).

The next stepYou should now:

begin Assessment Task 1 and continue adding to your sources of information throughout the training.

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