Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science NY032 / D22

Start date
21 Nov 22
Duration
2 Days
Location
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Birmingham B14 7EG View on Google Map

Summary

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However, this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practices in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.
This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the current expectations around assessment and children’s progress in science. You will explore the difference between assessment, moderation and tracking, as well as consider how best to assess primary science in your school. 

Who is it for?

This course is for primary science leaders and teachers of science.

What topics are covered?

This course covers:
  • best practice in primary science assessment 
  • current updates of assessment expectations
  • techniques for assessment for learning 
  • strategies to support progression
  • science moderation
  • tracking of science for your school 
  • assessing working scientifically
  • leading change

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered face to face and remote.

How long is this course?

This is an intensive two-day face to face course with two twilight remote sessions.

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • explore techniques for assessment for learning in primary science teaching
  • describe current assessment and tracking requirements in primary science
  • explore good practice in assessment
  • identify opportunities to develop assessment, tracking and moderation in your school
  • discuss strategies to support progression in science

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 1 - remote synchronous21 November 202216:00-17:30Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 2 - face to face25 November 202209:00-15:30Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 3 - face to face03 March 202309:00-15:30Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 4 - remote asynchronous27 March 202316:00-17:30Bishop Challoner Catholic College

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Additional information

If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.

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