Did you know that 74% of teachers do not feel confident with formative assessment teaching methodologies?
As we approach the new school year, this survey conducted by Rahoo Training in 2020, and its findings, should be at the forefront of a school leader’s mind.
Rahoo has a range of options to support teachers increase their confidence in this area!
Free CPD Course
“Assessment for Learning – 10 Steps to Mastery” is for teachers who want to embed no-fuss formative assessment strategies into their teaching.
10 High-impact strategies are shared. All strategies can be used across age ranges the very next day.
Free CPD webinar - Wednesday 8th November 2023 7pm GST
“How to Enhance the Teaching & Learning of Maths with Formative Assessment”: The webinar is 1 hour in duration including Q&A opportunities.
Nadine Lyons, Maths Lead Practitioner at South View School Dubai, is not surprised by the high percentage of teachers who are unsure of how to use formative assessment methods: “There is so much information about Assessment for Learning everywhere. It’s easy to find information. But still so many teachers don’t know what to do with it or why they are doing it”.
Effective assessment for learning is a dynamic journey that requires personalised exploration. Nadine Lyons, a Math Lead Practitioner, emphasizes the challenge many teachers face in effectively using formative assessment. She shares insights into harnessing AfL techniques, emphasizing the importance of finding what resonates uniquely in your context.
2 Hour Self-Paced Online CPD Course
This 2 hour CPD course for teachers who want to develop their understanding and practice of Assessment for Learning – fast!
This course would also be useful for principals and other school leaders who are interested in supporting their staff to develop this important part of everyday practice effectively and / or their school improvement focus is assessment.
The key questions that will be answered are:
- What is Assessment for Learning?
- How can it be used effectively?
- How can I embed it in my practice efficiently?
10 Hour Self-Paced Online CPD Course
This CPD-UK approved course covers the all-important topics of learning objectives, success criteria, effective questioning and measuring progress to help you to upgrade your practice!
Assessment for Learning – A Practical Approach is an online CPD Course which comprises of 10 hours online learning. This CPD course has 5 modules; Introduction; Learning Objectives & Success Criteria; Effective Questioning; Measuring Progress; Embedding Assessment for Learning.
Blog Posts
A selection of blog posts on the topic of formative assessment – full of tips and tricks for teachers!
Whole-School CPD Packages
We can support your school with the following services:
- Face-to-face workshops
- Online certified CPD courses
- CPD webinars
- Blended CPD programme
- Teaching & Learning Coaching & Mentoring (In-class lesson observation & feedback)
Get in touch with our Teaching & Learning Director Ciara at ciara@rahoo.ie to discuss in more detail!
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