Assessment for Learning

This course focuses on the 5 key principles of AfL:

Sharing the learning objective.
Sharing the success criteria.
Quality questioning.
Quality feedback.
Self and peer assessment.

The course explores each principle in detail, exploring the latest research as well as highlighting how when aligned and utilised effectively in the classroom, these principles are highly impactful in raising student achievement and learning confidence.

Course objectives

To identify and explore the key principles of AfL.
To examine each of the key principles in depth in terms of impact on student achievement and learning.
To consider the impact the 5 principles have when used in unison.

Target Audience

HLTA’s, Teachers, Middle Leaders, Senior Leaders.

Duration

1 Day(8 hours)

Mode of delivery

Face to face & Online

Language

English & Arabic

Certification: ATA Certificate of Attendance

How the course is assessed: Participants will complete an overview of strategies and resources for implementation. Participants will be invited to a follow-up session to showcase the strategies and resources they have implemented with a professional discussion around efficacy and impact on student outcomes and learner motivation.

Prerequisites: This course is suitable for any practitioner who requires support with implementing effective assessment for learning practices and strategies.

UAE Teacher Standards

Professional and Ethical Conduct

1.1 Respect and promote UAE Values.
1.2 Demonstrate personal and professional ethics.
1.3 Be accountable for and to learners.
1.4 Comply with national and organisational expectations.
1.5 Establish communication and collaboration.

Professional Practice

3.1 Promoting positive learning environments.
3.2 Demonstrate learner – centred teaching.
3.3 Use assessment of learning.

Professional Knowledge

2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development & diversity.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching

Professional Growth

4.1 Reflect on own practice.
4.2 Engage in professional growth.
4.3 Determine impact on learner achievement.