BTEC International Level 3 digital resources Teaching and assessment support 2021-2022

There are scenarios where distance assessment will not be possible and not appropriate where:

• Practical skills and/or interaction with individuals/equipment need to be
  demonstrated and assessed in person
• There are group work situations/units where collaboration with others is required
• There is a requirement for learners to be overseen in person by centre staff at a
  specific physical location, under controlled conditions, including observations of performance in SVQ/NVQ type competency-based qualifications and Pearson externally set and marked examinations and controlled tasks.

In the above scenarios, you should consult our teaching guide for the qualification in question.

Where you decide to adopt distance assessment as part of a blended learning approach, we
expect you to have carefully considered the points below so that you are able to confidently
state ‘Yes’ in response to each point below:

• We have policies, processes and structures that reflect the blended learning and
  distance assessment models of assessment
• Teaching/delivery staff are timetabled to support blended learning when learners are
  working remotely
• We have a process to manage feedback on assignments, and questions are
  constructively supported, and feedback is provided in a timely manner, if not in the
  classroom environment
• The setting of assignments is undertaken in the face-to-face sessions and that
  deadlines are clear where possible
• We have provided staff training and implemented measures to prevent and detect
  any instances of malpractice which may arise due to the different delivery/assessment
  methods chosen
• When learners submit work, we can provide evidence to ensure that the work is
  authentic and has been completed by the learner
• Learners are fully aware of the need to ensure they avoid any forms of malpractice (for
  example plagiarism) and the consequences should they commit it.

Please find below an example policy that you can adapt to meet your requirements and the Quality Assurance process for Pearson.

Blended Learning Policy
Aims:

1. To ensure that blended learning delivery meets the guidelines set by the awarding
   organisation.
2. To ensure that assessment methodology is valid, reliable and does not disadvantage any group or individual learners.

In order to do this the centre will:

• Ensure that teaching/delivery/assessment staff are timetabled to support blended learning when learners are working remotely
• Ensure there is a process to manage feedback on assignments, questions are constructively answered, and feedback is provided in a timely manner
• Ensure the setting of assignments is undertaken in the face-to-face sessions and that deadlines are clear
• Ensure that when learners submit work measures are taken to ensure the work is authentic and has been completed by the learner
• Maintain and store securely all assessment and internal verification records in accordance with Pearson Centre Agreement.

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