Planning for learning: formative assessment in science and mathematics NE710 / B21
Summary
Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Guided by experts in assessment for learning, you’ll plan to identify your learners’ thinking, clarify learning goals, and fine tune your teaching, so you are better able to progress your students’ understanding, both in and between lessons.
You’ll look at how to plan your teaching based on learners’ starting points, use success criteria, and develop your classroom questioning to adjust your teaching approach and respond to student learning. You’ll also look at medium-term planning and the benefits of working with colleagues as you change your practice.
Who is it for?
This course is for teachers, curriculum leaders, newly qualified teachers, trainee teachers and others involved in teaching science, engineering, technology, computing or mathematics. It’s suitable for educators working in primary, secondary or further education (ages 5-19 years).
To get the most out of this course, participants will need to be currently teaching a class of students. This course draws upon the key concepts from our Introducing assessment for learning course. However, this course can be taken as a standalone course and all learning will be supported within the content of the course.
What topics are covered?
This course covers:
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planning to gather evidence about your students’ learning
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planning to address misconceptions
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collecting evidence to inform your teaching
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planning to respond to student understanding during lessons
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medium-term planning to respond to student understanding across lessons
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Find out how our online CPD works
This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.
How long is this course?
This course takes around 12 hours to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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explain how evidence-based practices suggest teachers should use formative assessment in a purposeful way
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identify students' starting points and how to plan to move them forward successfully
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demonstrate how to make evidence informed judgements about your students
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apply a range of approaches to respond and adapt teaching during and in between lessons
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develop your planning for flexibility and evidence collecting opportunities (including addressing difficult areas and misconceptions)
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evaluate when and how students will consolidate or move forward their understanding across a sequence of lessons
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| Planning for learning: formative assessment in science and mathematics | 16 November 2021 | 00:00-00:00 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£84.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£108.00 +VAT |
Additional information
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