Assessment for learning is the 2004 spring term theme for the key stage 3 national strategy. New materials will be provided for all schools with key stage 3 pupils to support the whole school development of assessment for learning. For more information see the DfES Standards site.
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Governornet
This website, provided by the Department for Education and Skills, is aimed at school governors and includes training and conference information.
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Assessment for learning in practice: criteria for observation (Oxfordshire County Council, 2002)
This list of assessment strategies which promote learning is accompanied by a classroom observation form for assessment for learning.
Key characteristics of AfL: effective questioning, marking and feedback strategies, peer and self-assessment
Key stages: all
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Key stage 3 national strategy: teaching and learning in the foundation subjects (DfES, 2001)
These training materials aimed at teaching and learning foundation consultants and tutors in key stage 3 schools include modules on assessment for learning in everyday lessons (module 1) and the formative use of summative assessment (module 2).
Key characteristics of AfL: formative use of summative of assessment
Key stage: 3
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Key stage 3 national strategy: training materials for the foundation subjects (DfES, 2002)
These training materials aimed at secondary teachers of foundation subjects include modules on assessment for learning in everyday lessons (module 1) and the formative use of summative assessment (module 2), as well as a video.
Key characteristics of AfL: formative use of summative of assessment
Key stage: 3
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The National College for School Leadership (NCSL)
The website of the National College for School Leadership provides information on leadership development.
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National Teacher Research Panel
This is an independent group of practising teachers who work to ensure that all research in education takes account of the teacher perspective; to ensure a higher profile for research and evidence informed practice in government, academic and practitioner communities; and to increase the number of teachers engaged in and with the full spectrum of research activity.
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Primary National Strategy letter concerning AfL
The Primary National Strategy has been working in partnership with LEAs to identify good Assessment for Learning practice across the country as part of its plans to develop materials which will support their teaching and learning continuous development. This letter outlines the key areas of AfL which will figure in the Strategy's CPD materials.
Key stages: 1-2
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Teachernet: continuing professional development
Teachernet is provided by the Department for Education and Skills as a resource to support the education profession. It includes a useful page on continuing professional development.
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