I have learnt a lot of stuff over the years. I love learning. I am a life long learner.

I have learnt a lot about learning ….about learning theories, learning strategies, learning frameworks.

I have learnt a lot about about learners too: about student motivation, student expectations, student feedback, student centred classrooms, student voice and student ownership of  learning.

And now I am learning how this all fits together.

I am learning about assessment for learning, formative assessment,  which when used with students produces significant learning gains.

Used with skill, assessment can motivate the unmotivated, restore the desire to learn, and encourage students to keep learning, and it can actually create – not simply measure – increased achievement.

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right – Using It Well

Stiggins, Arter, Chappius and Chappius

I was lucky enough to attend a workshop/leading professional development course, and have co-led  school based staff development in this area.

The following posts are my learning story  …..

 

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