CTVSD2/Overview

Assessment, whether informal or formal, has always been an integral part of the learning process. It is the second key element of the OARAS learning design framework. OARAS stands for Outcomes - Assessment - Resources - Activities - Support.

How we learn has changed over the years and with that the traditional practice of assessment has evolved to meet the changing needs of learners, employers and society. The primary purpose of this course is to enable you to design competency-based assessments (CBA) that can be completed online and the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

You need to be familiar with educational outcomes, such as learning outcomes, professional standards, competencies and experienced working with them, to be able to design assessments to meet them. If you don't know much about educational outcomes or feel you need to learn more about how to interpret and work with them we recommend your review or complete the course OARAS - Outcomes (CTVSD1) before you start this course.