Weaving assessment into curriculum design and delivery – essential in the building of a high-quality curriculum
A new concept in CPD delivery
We have an enviable reputation for delivering the highest quality CPD that has a lasting impact for the delegate, for their team or teams and for the school as a whole. In order to continue to offer our range of courses in the most accessible way possible we have put many of them onto a digitlal platform that is accessible and can be reused by several members of the same team, phase or department. Our digital download courses come with two hours free coaching from one of our team of educational experts who can guide you through the content, support goal setting or explain how the materials, activities and resources can be used.
Read on and book this course and a coach will be in touch to discuss how they can support you as you work through this course.
How will this course benefit you?
Formative Assessment is an essential and fundamental element of designing and delivering a cohesive and seamless curriculum.
Assessment should be integral to the planning process and it is important that teachers can demonstrate how assessment and summative assessment create for pupils a clear pathway to understanding the progress they are making.
This course focuses on how to build consistency across the whole school, defines the main elements of a high quality assessment system and provides teachers with an opportunity to focus on the skills that support them to challenge, motivate and encourage learning and progression.
A not to be missed ‘deep dive’ into what constitutes positive evidence that assessment has a profound impact on learning.
“Teachers use assessment to check pupils’ understanding to inform teaching, and to help pupils embed key concepts, use knowledge fluently and develop their understanding, and not simply memorise disconnected facts.”
OFSTED Handbook for School (September 2022)
What will be covered in this course?
A review of the elements that are essential to creating a consistent whole school approach to formative assessment
A focus on how to weave assessment into the planned curriculum in order to measure how learners are progressing as the sequence of learning emerges over time
An in-depth look at the what to assess, how to assess and ensuring all staff can articulate with confidence the impact assessment has on learning
An opportunity to develop and or practise deep and rich questioning, active listening and positive feedback techniques
Creating opportunities for those taking part in the training plan how to take back their learning to share with others. We use a coaching model to set clearly defined goals and plan for future changes and challenges
Who is this course for?
Senior leaders with responsibility for quality – Assessment is such an important element of planning and implementing the curriculum and senior quality managers will gain a real insight into how to ensure there is a consistent and cohesive whole school synergy
Subject, Departmental and Subject Leaders – Creating the right culture where assessment is integral to learning in the classroom and as a distinct element of subject planning is an essential element of the subject leader’s role
Teaching staff and Teaching Assistants – Building a deep repertoire of assessment techniques and strategies is powerful pedagogy. Where those with a pupil facing role have the skills to challenge, motivate and build confidence learning is assured