Analysis of evidence and statements
| Involves examining the documents and products of a given person in terms of how they prove the candidate's achievement of selected learning outcomes. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of learning outcomes which can be assessed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the analysis of evidence and statements with other methods:
|
Skills audit
| The skills audit consists of identifying and analysing the knowledge, skills and social competences of a person, including his/her aptitudes and motivations, in order to develop a professional development or further learning plan. The skills audit is a collection of methods, including various types of structured interviews. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
The scope of learning outcomes which can be assessed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the skills audit with other methods:
|
Observation in real-life conditions
| Observation in real-life conditions analyses a candidate's performance in the actual conditions of performing the tasks specified in the description of a qualification. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of learning outcomes which may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining observation in real-life conditions with other methods:
|
Observation in simulated conditions
| This method analyses a candidate's performance in conditions imitating real-life, produced for the needs of the validation process. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of the learning outcomes which can be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining observation in simulated conditions with other methods:
|
Presentation
| The presentation consists of preparing, presenting and discussing a specific topic in front of a panel of experts (e.g. assessors). |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of learning outcomes which may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Necessary resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the presentation with other methods:
|
Unstructured debate
| It is based on an exchange of arguments on a specific topic. It takes place in a group and the participants have great latitude in their participation because they are not assigned specific functions nor are they required to present their positions in a specific manner. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of the learning outcomes that may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the unstructured debate with other methods:
|
Structured debate
| An organised and moderated (directed) discussion of a group of people who exchange arguments on a selected topic. It can follow a specific scenario. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of the learning outcomes that may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the structured debate with other methods:
|
Theoretical test
| A theoretical test consists of asking the candidate questions or requesting him/her to perform specific tasks in the field of cognitive knowledge and skills, as well as analysing the results of these activities. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of the learning outcomes which may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the theoretical test with other methods:
|
Unstructured interview
| The unstructured interview is an exchange of questions and answers in a free-flowing conversation between the interviewer and the person seeking validation. |
|
Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of learning outcomes which may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Necessary resources:
|
|
Possibility of combining the unstructured interview with other methods:
|
Structured interview
| The structured interview consists of asking a series of standardised closed-ended questions and analysing the answers. |
|
The validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended
|
|
Scope of the learning outcomes that may be confirmed using the method
|
|
Required resources:
|
|
Possibilities of combining the structured interview with other methods:
|
How to compare the validation methods?
Select the methods you want to compare from the list displayed at the left side, and then click Go to the comparison button. To remove a method from the comparison, click the icon
on the tile.
