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What makes an effective assessment at post-16 for DSA? - 09 Oct 2024 to 08 Oct 2025: BDA

What makes an effective assessment at post-16 for DSA? - 09 Oct 2024 to 08 Oct 2025: BDA

Overview

  • Date(s)
    09 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2025
  • Cost
    £60.00
  • Provider
    British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Advanced
  • Course summary

    This online course will outline the main points regarding the Disabled Students' Allowance, including who it is suitable for and the types of support it can fund. Assessors will have the opportunity to explore additional relevant background information suitable for DSA reports, the types of test that should be carried out and suitable recommendations for university students.
  • CPD credit hours
    2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20241008-1235

Description

This online course will outline the main points regarding the Disabled Students' Allowance, including who it is suitable for and the types of support it can fund.  Assessors will have the opportunity to explore additional relevant background information suitable for DSA reports, the types of test that should be carried out and suitable recommendations for university students. The course will also provide an overview of which particular tests are suitable for university-age and mature students, as well as how to report qualitative information for those over the ceiling age of tests. 

The course is delivered by eLearning via recorded webinars.

Learning outcomes

  • An overview of the Disabled Student's Allowance.
  • Background evidence that may be particularly appropriate for DSA reports
  • Areas that must be assessed when writing a report suitable for DSA
  • Choice of suitable tests
  • Adjustments for mature students over the age of 25
  • How to report qualitative test information
  • Appropriate recommendations for university students
  • Evaluation of own learning

Course prerequisites

You must hold an APC, AMBDA or have completed a Level 7 assessment qualification.

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Frequently asked questions

No, this course is for those who are already qualified assessors.