Quality assessment
In South African schools
Published on 28. January 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7021-8876-3 (ISBN)
Description
Quality assessment in South African schools is a comprehensive title which provides a balanced view of assessment in terms of the policy statement on assessment for South African schools. Assessment has been a buzzword in education for decades, creating many uncertainties in the teaching environment. One of the principal aims of school teachers is to guide children's learning, evaluate learning programmes and activities, and judge learners' level of achievement. Quality assessment in South African schools provides teachers with a comprehensive explanation of recommended learner assessment guidelines and principles that will help them design and implement sound, meaningful learner assessment strategies. In turn, these strategies will advance the goals of school curricula and the disciplinary objectives of educational institutions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Kenwyn
South Africa
Publishing group
Juta & Company Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-7021-8876-3 (9780702188763)
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Persons
Chris Reddy is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University. His teaching and research are in the fields of teacher education, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and environmental education. Lesley le Grange is a Distinguished Professor in the same department, and teaches and researches in the fields of environmental education, curriculum and assessment, science education and educational research. Peter Beets is Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University. His current research focuses on educational assessment, curriculum and geography education. Samuel (Sampie) Lundie is a lecturer and programme leader in the Faculty of Education, North West University (Potchefstroom). He researches and teaches in the fields of assessment, moderation, recognition of prior learning (RPL) and mentoring.
Content
Introducing quality assessment; Principles of assessment; Assessment of, for and as learning; Understanding assessment policies in South Africa; Planning quality assessment processes; Assessment practices; Record-keeping, reporting and moderation; Conclusion.