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Building a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) for Assessment

Types of Evidence

SAQA describes the difference between the three main types of evidence as follows (Oct. 2001: 38-39):

DIRECT EVIDENCE

INDIRECT EVIDENCE

HISTORICAL EVIDENCE
  • Actual evidence produced by candidates.
  • Considered the most valid and authentic evidence and should be the primary source of evidence.

 
  • This is evidence produced about the candidate by a third party, other than the assessor.
  • It can be used to verify the authenticity of other forms of evidence.
  • Witnesses must understand the standards required and able to comment authoritatively on the candidate’s performance.
  • This is evidence of what the candidate was capable of doing in the past.
  • This will be checked for authenticity and supplemented by an assessment of current competence.
Examples

  1. Workbooks
  2. Direct observation of tasks and activities
  3. Oral or written answers to questions
  4. Evaluation of products or output
 Examples

  1. Testimony from colleagues and supervisors
  2. Work completed previously
  3. Training records
  4. Customer ratings
 Examples

  1. Previously completed products and portfolios
  2. Performance appraisals
  3. Certificates and qualifications
  4. Medals, prizes and testimonials

The Rules of Evidence – these are the questions Assessors ask

“Is it Valid?”

  • Does it relate to the specific outcomes and assessment criteria?
  • Is it in a form that will allow accurate judgement to be made of the candidate’s level of competence?
  • Is it well presented and explained?

“Is it Sufficient?”

  • Is there enough evidence to make an accurate judgement about the candidate’s performance?
  • Does the evidence show, beyond reasonable doubt, that the required standards have been achieved?
  • Does the evidence indicate that the candidate really possesses the competencies?

“Is it Authentic?”

  •  Is the evidence the candidate’s own work?
  • Was it achieved by the candidate alone? (If not, the candidate’s contribution must be clearly described.)
  • Did the candidate really produce the evidence?

“Is it current?”

  • Does the evidence reflect current competence?
  • Is the evidence generated from the past 2 years or less?

Reference: Department of education: Develop a portfolio to demonstrate school leadership and management competence A module of the Advanced Certificate: Education (School Management and Leadership)

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Comments (8)

  1. Refiloe

    Hi

    I have been in retail for the past 11 years n I am very tired with my current job.I recently did an assessor training course.I just need to finish with my portfolio of evidence.I need guidelines on how to put it together.
    Please I need assistance.

    R

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  2. Pitso Mokowe AKA Raven

    Good day ; currently am doing ODETP level 4 with LPL and and this helped me to complete my POE in time.This is helpful

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