Dragonfly Teacher Training Assessment for Learning for English Teachers

Dubai
Mon 2nd February 2009
Session 1: 9.30am - 3pm
or Session 2: 4pm - 9pm

Assessment for Learning for English Teachers

Course Aims
• To show you the Assessment for Learning techniques that most suit the teaching of English Language and Literature.
• To demonstrate that Assessment for Learning is much more than the “pupils marking their own work” all the time.
• To demonstrate tried and tested techniques that have been shown to raise exam results significantly.
• To provide cutting edge ideas and materials to take away with you so you can implement Assessment for Learning in your department straight away.
• To deliver the course in a hands-on style so you get to know exactly what Assessment for Learning is.

This course is a must for English teachers wanting to significantly raise the academic achievements of their students.

COURSE OUTLINE

	Coffee, registration and introduction
	Session 1 • What is Assessment for Learning in English? • Improving motivation and self-esteem • Making learning objectives clear • Success criteria as a learning tool
	Coffee
	Session 2 • Effective questioning techniques • Helpful marking strategies • Feedback and target-setting • Improving exam performance
	Lunch
	Session 3: • Self-assessment • Peer-assessment • Departmental approaches • Monitoring assessment in your school

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