Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science NY032 / H22
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.
Please note travel subsidies are not applicable to this local course instance.
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 with two 90 minute remote sessions.
How long is this course?
This is an intensive two-day course with two 90 minute twilight remote sessions.
Who is the course leader?
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Sarah Dagnell
I am a Professional Development Leader for Primary STEM at The National STEM Learning Centre, York. Previously, I was a primary school teacher...
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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 | |
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| Session 1 - Intro to course and science assessment - Remote | 18 October 2023 | 16:00-17:30 | Virtual |
| Session 2 - Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - face to face | 01 November 2023 | 09:00-15:00 | Downlands Community School |
| Session 3 - Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - face to face | 22 November 2023 | 09:00-15:00 | Downlands Community School |
| Session 4 - Sharing good practice and action planning and evaluation - Remote | 06 December 2023 | 16:00-17:30 | Virtual |
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