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Course Description

This course equips primary educators with practical tools to implement formative assessment strategies that enhance student learning. Teachers will explore techniques such as observation, questioning, rubrics, self-assessment, and peer feedback to support differentiated instruction and foster a growth mindset. By the end, participants will be able to create rubrics, use digital tools, and develop assessment plans to make real-time instructional adjustments and ensure all students stay engaged and achieve their learning goals.



Audience

Primary Teachers 


Teaching Standards

5.1.2 Proficient Level - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning - Assess student learning:  Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning

5.4.2 Proficient Level - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning - Interpret student data:  Use student assessment data to analyse and evaluate student understanding of subject/content, identifying interventions and modifying teaching practice


$119 + GST - Individual Enrolment


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Introduction to Formative Assessment

    • Introduction

    • What is Formative Assessment?

    • Purpose of Formative Assessment

    • Benefits of Formative Assessment

    • Reflection Questions

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 – Types of Formative Assessment

    • Introduction

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Observation

    • Observation: Effective Implementation Tips

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Questioning

    • Questioning: Effective Implementation Tips

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Student Self-Assessment

    • Self-Assessment: Effective Implementation Tips

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Peer Feedback

    • Peer Feedback: Effective Implementation Tips

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Four Corners

    • Four Corners: Effective Implementation Tips

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Learning Through Play

    • Types of Formative Assessment – Three-Minute Pause

    • More Formative Assessment Strategies

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 – Using Rubrics and Checklists

    • Introduction

    • Purpose and Advantages of Rubrics and Checklists

    • Creating Student Friendly Rubrics

    • ​Aligning Rubrics with Learning Goals and Outcomes

    • Differentiating Instruction Using Checklist Data

    • Activity: Analysing Checklist Data for Differentiation

    • Integrate Technology Tools for Rubrics and Checklists

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4 – Creating a Comprehensive Formative Assessment Plan

    • Introduction

    • Planning a Balanced Formative Assessment Plan

    • Integrating Multiple Assessment Methods

    • Activity: Integrating Multiple Assessment Methods

    • Continuous Assessment Throughout a Unit

    • Example 1 - Continuous Assessment in Action

    • Example 2 – Continuous Assessment in Action

    • Benefits of Continuous Assessment

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

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