Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPMNGT611A, 'Manage evaluations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage evaluations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Initiate evaluation | 1.1 A critical analysis of the need for evaluation is conducted that includes a scan of the internal and external environment, political imperatives, related activities and evaluations. 1.2 The scope of the evaluation and the terms of reference are determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and a rationale, purpose, outcomes and evaluation criteria are identified. 1.3 Stakeholders are identified and canvassed to ensure that their requirements are addressed in the planning stage of the evaluation. 1.4 Ownership of the evaluation data/outcomes and right of access to the reported results is secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 1.5 A risk management strategy is developed and applied to ensure evaluation objectives will be met. 1.6 Infrastructure for the evaluation is approved in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. |
2. Manage implementation of evaluation | 2.1 Evaluation strategy is approved and a work plan for checking progress, reading reports and providing feedback and interim approvals is developed in accordance with requirements. 2.2 Processes identified for monitoring, evaluating and reporting progress of the evaluation against objectives and timelines are established in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 The political context and stakeholder expectations are managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, to overcome barriers and ensure ongoing commitment/input to the evaluation. 2.4 Progress of evaluation is monitored and changes are negotiated as needed to timeframes, methodology or tools in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.5 Interim and final evaluation reports are analysed, outcomes are compared to the evaluation criteria established at the outset and recommendations for action are analysed to ensure they are compatible with the organisation's strategic requirements. 2.6 Evaluation findings are reported to stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
3. Utilise evaluation findings | 3.1 An implementation strategy is developed to action approved recommendations and facilitate transition from current to future position. 3.2 Evaluation findings are disseminated and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |