| Assessment type | Summative |
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| Assessment method/tool | Writing an essay |
| Operationalisation (what is being assessed and why, how to conduct it) | An essay assessment is an assessment method that allows the learner to prepare and write down in his/her own words an extended text regarding a theme following a question presented. This method can reveal much information about the learners’ progress and the learning process as it requires them to apply what they have learned in the context of the learning unit and so the teacher/trainer can see what has worked properly during the training and what needs to be changed. It is important that the question(s) given to the learner is clear, specific and connected to a specific objective or a learning outcome. Learners will be able to express freely their feelings and opinions about a specific issue and negotiate. Objectives: This method is to be used individually. Learners are provided with the topic of the essay written in a simple and clear language. The structure of the essay should be framed in a way that the learner will be guided about what he/she should include Introduction The learners introduce the topic, briefly summarize the points they will make in the paragraphs that follow and state their thesis. Body paragraphs (two to three) The learners support their thesis statement with facts and arguments. Conclusion The learners summarize the points they made and bring their argument to its logical conclusion. The learners should individually write a sort text (approx. 400-600 words) about the following topic: “Nowadays, key competences have gained an increasingly attendance. Why is personal, social and learning to learn competence considered to be important for lifelong learning?” After everyone has finished, whoever wants to can read aloud their essay. |
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