Publication Source

Professional discussion can play a valuable role in student assessment but only if used carefully, explains Paul Kelly

Essentially a two-way conversation between an assessor and a candidate, professional discussion is often used as part of end-point assessment (EPA) for apprenticeships.

Taking the style of an interview, the assessor asks an apprentice a series of set questions as a means of building a clearer picture of the depth of an apprentice’s understanding.

EdCentral Logo