Assessment

GPTI Training Consultant

GPTI is a diverse organisation, both theoretically and geographically. Trainees need to be able to have a ‘home base’ where they can discuss their development; their achievements; their growing edges and their problems. This role is provided by the Training Consultant, a GPTI Teaching and Supervising Member.

Assessment during the training will take place within a formative and summative assessment framework, and will include the following:

Formative assessment methods, Years 1 – 4

• Reflection paper Skills practice feedback
• Tutorial feedback
• Annual self/peer/tutor assessment summary
• Oral feedback from trainers, supervisors and peers
• Supervisors’ reports

Summative assessment methods, Years 1 – 4

• Year One: 2 x 3,000 – 3,5000 word essays
• Year Two: 2 x 3,000-3500 word essays. Recording and transcript, with 2,000 word commentary.
• Year Three: 2 x 3,000-3,500 word essays; plus recording and transcript, with 2,000 word commentary.
• Year Four: 2,000 words Research paper. Case study 5,000 – 5,500 words exc. recording and transcript.