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A Practical Approach to Assessment for Learning for Science Teachers
A NEW, OUTSTANDING & PRACTICAL COURSE FOR ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS
• What is Assessment for Learning in science?
• How do I make AfL work in my classroom?
• How can I use AfL to inform my planning and best support my students?
The practical application of Assessment for Learning principles has given sensational increases in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 examination results. This course will identify how Assessment for Learning can help students take the next step in their learning. This INSET is completely practical and delegates will engage in the latest methods used to implement Assessment for Learning in science.
These methods have been tried and tested in high schools. They have significantly improved the performances of the most able to the least able students. They can be modified for Year 9, GCSE and ‘A’ level students. These are not generic ideas, they are specific to the teaching of science
This course is a must for science teachers wanting to significantly raise the academic achievements of their students.
| COURSE OUTLINE |
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Coffee, registration and introduction |
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Session 1
• What is Assessment for Learning in science?
• Target setting
• Learning wheels
• Diagnostic testing grid
• Medical chest |
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Coffee |
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Session 2
• Small card assessment
• Oral work’s role in assessment
• Whole class assessment techniques
• Small class assessment techniques
• Assessment for Learning and homework / marking |
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Lunch |
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Session 3
• Surveys of students’ revision behaviours
• Silent movies
• Assessment for Learning games
• Active assessment techniques
• A value added analysis of the success of a range of
AfL techniques |
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All courses are totally suitable for International schools.
Suitable for teachers who teach pupils aged 8 - 18. |
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