Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 12 - Assessment for Learning

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers can use to improve their understanding and practice of assessment for learning. 

Assessment for learning is key to personalised learning because it is a powerful means of helping teachers to tailor their teaching to pupils to get the best improvement, and to involve, motivate and help them to take the next steps in learning.

The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers. By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by step, starting with strategies that are easy to implement and moving on to those that will help pupils develop their skills still further. The unit contains ‘reflections’, to help you reflect on an idea or on your own practice, as well as practical tips and tasks to help you consider advice or try out strategies in your classroom. There are case studies to exemplify particular points, a summary of the research and some suggestions for ‘next steps’ and
further reading. The final page invites you to reflect on the material and to set your personal targets for the future.

Contents:

*Introduction
*What is assessment for learning?
*Sharing learning objectives and learning outcomes
*Helping pupils recognise the standards they are aiming for
*Peer and self-assessment
*Providing feedback
*Reviewing and reflecting on assessment
*Summary of research
*Next steps
*Setting future targets