Raising Achievement through Assessment for Learning
Classroom and whole-school strategies to embed consistent AfL and improve pupil outcomes
Why is this conference relevant?
For more than a decade, Assessment for Learning has been recognised as a “proven, evidence-based Teaching and Learning practice” (The National College, 2010). Yet many schools still struggle to embed it consistently into their everyday classroom practice. Ensuring that AfL plays a meaningful role in your school is a vital step towards securing improved achievement for all your pupils.
Can you be certain that your staff have an in-depth understanding of AfL and are effectively embedding it into their everyday classroom practice?
What should I expect?
Optimus Education’s 7th annual Raising Achievement through Assessment for Learning conference is the must-attend event to access the latest information on formative assessment techniques in your school. Whether you’re looking for innovative strategies to revitalise your current Assessment for Learning or searching to move towards an improved, whole-school approach, this event will provide you with a wide selection of expertly led training sessions.
Return to your organisation with in-depth knowledge of how to:
- Discover effective methods to ensure that your current AfL provision is having a positive impact on Teaching and Learning to identify and target weak points
- Develop an effective classroom dialogue to create a supportive lesson environment which promotes pupil progress and skills development
- Check that effective marking is taking place and discover practical techniques to guarantee written feedback supports learning
- Make the most of success criteria to maintain pupil progress and engagement
Why choose Optimus Education Conferences?
“Practical, useful ideas which will move my practice forward quickly, easily and creatively”
H. Elworthy, Teaching and Learning Coach, Patcham High School
“Inspiring, full of practical ideas that motivate you to take back to school and share with colleagues”
S. Kelly, Assistant Headteacher, The Folkestone School For Girls'
“A stimulating and thought-provoking day”
C. Maxim, Director of Teaching and Learning, Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School
“It provided much food for thought with many ideas to take back to school. Excellent value!”
C. Smith, Teacher of ICT, Swanmore College
“The dissemination of formative practices has been plagued by misunderstandings. Teachers may use open questions but then judge the responses as correct or not, and move on... A frequent error is to assume that formative assessment amounts to no more than regular testing”
Learning and Teaching Update, Paul Black, 2010
