Answer to Question #197796 in English for JOHANNES

Question

QUESTION 1

1.1. Briefly write short notes on the nature of the portfolio considering the following point: • The requirements of a portfolio (20) 1.2. Describe a clear distinction between the traditional method of assessment and the outcomes-based assessment. (30) [50]

QUESTION 2

3.1. “In Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) the process of assessment is always guided by certain principles.” List and discuss at least five principles and procedures of outcomesbased assessment. (30) 3.2. “Jones and Shelton (2006) suggest hints for organizing assessment evidence for a portfolio of evidence prepared for assessment.” In the light of this statement explain how tone would organise evidence for assessment.

Answer 1

1. It is a purposeful and systematic collection of work done by the students for the documentation of progress and achievement and learning outcome.

2. Outcome involves performance that means there must exist a student performer and not the teacher. Another principles include existence of something to be performed, and the focus is not put on the activity but purely on the performance.