Open AccessIntegrated Assessment: A Learning Adventure And Growth Opportunity For Adult Learners
Author(s) -
Hermie Van Zyl,
Liezel Massyn
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of business education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1942-2512
pISSN - 1942-2504
DOI - 10.19030/ajbe.v1i2.4628
Subject(s) - bachelor , work (physics) , adventure , value (mathematics) , psychology , adventure education , pedagogy , medical education , experiential learning , engineering , computer science , political science , mechanical engineering , medicine , machine learning , law , operating system
The Bachelor in Management and Leadership (BML) is a programme specifically designed for working adult learners in the field of management leadership. As part of their assessment, students have to complete a small research project, called the Major Piece of Work (MPW). The aim of this paper is to discuss the Major Piece of Work as a real example of integrated assessment in order to highlight the value of integrated assessment for adult learners. The first part of the paper comprises an explanation of the Major Piece of Work as an integrated assessment instrument, whilst the second part will focus on the results of a survey regarding the value of the Major Piece of Work highlighted by BML students.