Assessment Tips - Brooks and Kirk

Maybe some of our Assessment tips will help you as an assessor. After all, you are never too old to learn.

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Types of Learner

Not everyone learns in the same way, and this diversity makes understanding different learning styles an essential skill for educators and trainers. Tailoring teaching methods to suit different types of learner can significantly improve their engagement and knowledge retention. In this article, we’ll explore the main learning styles and provide practical tips on how to […]

The Importance of Initial Assessment in Education

When working with learners for the first time, you need to carry out initial assessments. This is extremely important, as all learners are different. They have different knowledge, skills, experiences and expectations. In our blog, we’ll go through initial assessment in education, what it is and how you can incorporate it into your teaching. What […]

Embracing Holistic Assessment for Better Learning

What is Holistic Assessment? Holistic Assessment checks many skills and knowledge areas at once. Unlike regular tests that focus on one topic, it gives a complete view of what you know and can do. This helps you understand the subject better and show off your skills more effectively. Benefits of Holistic Assessment Fewer Assessments: Less […]

Holistic Assessment: What Is It and How Do We Do It?

Assessment is a fundamental part of vocational education. It allows Assessors to make judgements on their learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding. It also enables them to identify strengths and weaknesses, tailor lessons to suit their individual needs and track overall progress. Holistic assessment takes this to a whole new level. In this article, we will […]

Enhancing Inclusive Education: The Importance of the Award in LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering inclusivity and acceptance has become an essential aspect of the Education and Training (AET) sector. It’s no longer sufficient to provide education. We must ensure that every student feels safe, supported, and respected within the educational environment. Regardless of if they identify with the LGBTQ+ acronym or not. Inclusive […]

Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Safe Spaces: The Essential Course for Assessors

We’re happy to deliver a series of blogs on LGBTQ+ inclusion and education as Pride Month approaches. We hope that by focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion, we can provide important insights and approaches for creating and accepting a diverse culture in education. In today’s inclusive society, Further Education must create safe and affirming environments for all […]

NVQ Assessment Criteria: A Complete Guide to Understanding Them

NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) aim to provide those seeking practical knowledge and skills relevant to their work with qualifications. Recognised across various UK sectors, such as construction, health and social care, engineering, and hospitality, among others, these qualifications are vital. A crucial aspect of the NVQ process is the assessment, which evaluates a candidate’s competence. […]

What is 360 Feedback?

One of the best ways to improve knowledge and teaching is implementing 360 feedback, also known as multi-source feedback. This allows learners to receive actionable feedback towards growth and improvement. As an assessor or tutor, it’s important that you know about and understand what 360 feedback is. As it’s essential to know about this to […]

The Assessors Guide to Assessments

You may be new to the TAQA world and are wondering about the different types of assessments. Well, this is where we come in to help. With over 25 years in the industry, we are industry specialists. We’re here to spread our knowledge and expertise to you. So let’s first talk about two kinds of […]

Assessment Methods: Strengths and Limitations

When it comes to using different assessment methods, you need to know their strengths and limitations. This is so you can choose the right assessment method to use with your learner. Especially if your learner has additional needs; such as English as a second language. You will need to choose the best fitting assessment method, […]