A new report has been published reflecting the perspectives of learners from the FET and HE sectors as expressed during focus group sessions conducted by QQI.
QQI Insight on Assessment: Learner Perspectives
- The report summarizes findings from a survey of over 5,000 learners across Ireland about their experiences and perspectives on assessment in education.
- A majority (73%) of learners indicated they were satisfied overall with how assessments were managed by their education provider.
- Learners identified some positive aspects of assessment including perceived fairness, transparency, alignment with learning, and timely feedback.
- However, learners also noted some areas for improvement such as heavy reliance on exams, issues with inconsistent marking, and a desire for more continuous assessment.
- The report recommends actions in four key areas: 1) empowering learner voice, 2) enhancing clarity and transparency, 3) improving the experience of assessment, and 4) building capacity of educators.
- Key recommendations include reducing over-assessment, providing clear assessment guidelines, developing educators’ assessment literacy, and exploring innovative assessment strategies.
- The findings provide insights into the learner perspective to help inform efforts by education providers and awarding bodies to enhance assessment policies and practices.
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