Work-based learning/Course guide/Assessment

Assessment overview
Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. There is one requirement for summative assessment:

A submission comprising:


 * 1) A negotiated, justified and fully developed learning agreement
 * 2) A considered commentary encompassing use of literature and the chosen inquiry methodology relevant to the project along with a focus on the learning achievement gained through the development of the learning agreement and the inquiry project. (up to a maximum of 3,000 words as a guide)

While this course is assessed through the submission of coursework, it does not all need to be written. Think about the ways you prefer to express understandings and consider their inclusion in your application. In the past candidates have presented material for assessment creatively, using for instance performance videos, links to websites, and/or the production of artefacts or products.

During the course your facilitator will provide you with formative feedback that has the purpose of enabling you to move forward more purposefully, identifying what you are doing well and where you could improve.

The summative assessment will assess your learning agreement, and through the critical commentary all your learning. This will be judged against the learning outcomes for the course. You will be awarded credit. You will also receive a written narrative from your assessors justifying the award of credit.

There are a number of assessments you will submit and these are detailed throughout the module. In summary, you will be submitting the following for assessment:

Formative assessment

 * A 500 word statement showing your reflection on the essential features and principles of wbl, as they relate to your situation.
 * A diagram exploring the key critical success factors of wbl
 * A mindmap clearly identifying your key development interest. Up to two pages summarising and justifying what the area is, the possible dimensions needing exploration and what benefit and outcomes might arise.
 * A developed project proposal. This must include an exploration of ethical concerns and show engagement with relevant stakeholders.

Summative assessment
This assessment is in two parts:


 * 1) A negotiated, justified and fully developed and documented learning agreement using the Otago Polytechnic template.
 * 2) A considered commentary encompassing use of literature and the chosen inquiry methodology relevant to the project along with a focus on the learning achievement gained through the development of the learning agreement and the inquiry project. (up to a maximum of 3,000 words as a guide)

Referencing
A note on referencing. All sources including the work of other authors which you use within your presentation and portfolio must be fully and appropriately referenced in line with the APA system of referencing. Should you need support for this, help is available through online resources and through the Student Learning Centre.

Submission of assessment material
Your facilitator will help you to determine when your learning agreement and material is appropriate for submission for approval and assessment and will outline both how this submission is to occur and when your presentation will take place. This information will be confirmed with you in writing. It will contain details of where and to whom to send the material.

Your learning agreement will be approved by the Programme Leader. Your reflective work will be assessed by a course coordinator or facilitator on the Graduate Diploma. Assessment will be against the learning outcomes described above. You will receive a grade from your assessment. The Polytechnic moderation policies and processes will apply.