Leading Assessment For Learning: Primary

Assessment for Learning is fundamental to effective teaching and learning, culturally responsive practices and improving student progress and achievement. Although the philosophy and practices of Assessment for Learning are not new, as leaders, we need to strengthen and sustain the development and implementation of high impact strategies in classrooms, build coherence in our systems and practices, and effectively lead this process within schools, and across Kāhui Ako.

• Aims to improve the impact of your teaching practice on student learning and outcomes
• Integrates the latest research on the Science of Learning
• Goes in-depth into each of the Assessment for Learning framework components with practical suggestions for classroom practice
• Examines how to analyse data effectively to inform decisions for planning, teaching and learning

Workshop content:

• Unpacking principles and purposes of assessment – linking these to the NELP, the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and your local curriculum
• Understanding how to embed Assessment for Learning within culturally responsive practice
• Leading the development and implementation of high impact, practical Assessment for Learning teaching strategies in the classroom and across your school.
• Having quality conversations with your teachers about their Assessment for Learning practice
• Developing data literate teachers and assessment capable students
• Processes for leading, sustaining and embedding effective Assessment for Learning practices
• Building an Assessment for Learning culture in your context – modelling what you expect from your teachers