Table of Contents

• Vocational Training Assessment

• Align Vocational Training Assessments with Learning Objectives

• Using Authentic Assessments in Vocational Training

• Reliability and Validity in Assessment Design

• Provide Feedback

• Evaluate the Assessment

• Including Assessment Examples in Your Instructional Design Portfolio

• Putting it All Together

Vocational Training Assessment

Assessing students is an integral part of the learning process. It enables you to determine if your students have learned the material and see which areas they need to improve. However, designing effective assessments that provide meaningful feedback to students can be challenging. In vocational training programs, it's essential to ensure that assessments are not only valid and reliable but also relevant to the skills and knowledge required for their future career. In this post, we'll explore some best practices for designing assessments for vocational training programs, which will help you...

Teachers Transitioning to Instructional Design

K-12 teacher looking to make a transition from education to the exciting field of instructional design should start the journey with IDOL Academy to learn vital skills such as mastering e-learning authoring tools and how to incorporate various instructional design models into learning solutions. After enhancing and augmenting your talents, the next step is putting together your instructional design portfolio. IDOL Courses also offers portfolio examples from which you can model your own. But what should you include? 

Stand Out From the Crowd

How can those transitioning from teaching to instructional design jobs ensure that their portfolio's learning solutions stand out from the crowd? We will delve into strategies that will help you craft an exceptional instructional design portfolio. These strategies will not only highlight your skills but also showcase your unique approach to designing effective instructor led training...

What is a Vocational School?

A vocational school, also known as a trade school or career school, is a type of educational institution that specifically prepares students for a certain trade or career. These schools focus on providing hands-on, practical training, and typically offer programs in fields such as healthcare, technology, mechanics, culinary arts, and many others. The goal of a vocational school is to equip students with the job-specific skills they need to jump right into the workforce upon graduation, often in less time than traditional post-secondary education institutions.

Examples of Vocational Schools

Vocational schools are widespread and varied, each offering unique programs tailored to specific careers. For instance, Le Cordon Bleu is a renowned culinary institute established in Paris, providing aspiring chefs with unmatched cooking and baking skills. Another is Universal Technical Institute which offers specialized programs in automotive, diesel, motorcycle, and...