Assessment for Primary School

Overview

In this unit, pre-service teachers will consider the principles and theory of effective assessment for student learning in the Primary classroom and examine contexts in which assessments take place. They will examine a range of assessment practices and strategies and how they relate to teaching and learning in a variety of contexts. Pre-service teachers will also explore feedback principles, recording and reporting in the primary classroom.

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

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Assessment

Content

• Contexts for assessment and reporting
• Principles of assessment for learning
• The importance and functions of moderation
• Providing feedback to enhance learning
• Strategies for assessing student learning including peer and self-assessment
• Recording and assessment
• Reporting achievement