Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science NY032 / E22
Start date
20 Sep 22
Duration
2 Days
Location
University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY 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 practice 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 considering 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 course with two twilight remote sessions.
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
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 1 - remote synchronous | 20 September 2022 | 16:00-17:30 | University of Wolverhampton |
| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 2 - face to face | 29 September 2022 | 09:30-15:30 | University of Wolverhampton |
| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 3 - face to face | 26 January 2023 | 09:30-15:30 | University of Wolverhampton |
| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - Session 4 - remote synchronous | 08 February 2023 | 16:00-17:30 | University of Wolverhampton |
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Fees & Subsidies
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.
Alternative dates
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National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD
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