PED5352 - The Role of Assessment in Learning

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Critically review relevant theory and practices in assessment including those from non UK curricula (K2) (Q12)
2. Plan for assessment of activities to include all children including those with diverse needs and reflect upon the effectiveness of these assessment processes (Q11) (Q13)
3. Analyse data related to assessment including national testing results etc. (Q13)
4. Debate issues related to the philosophy behind why education practices have developed the way they have (R4)

Content:

The aim of this module is for trainees to examine the role of assessment in learning including:
• The use of assessment in curriculum development
• Models of assessment eg. Self, peer, formative, summative
• Creating assessment opportunities for all aspects of learning and development
• How to assess children who have learning needs, EAL etc
• Analyzing a range of local and national data and debating how these figures are used and reported
• A review of a range of curricula to compare theory and practices
• A consideration of the development of UK education and how this has impacted on current practices

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshop sessions will involve trainees in practical activities involved with teaching and learning and evaluation. Lectures will involve trainees in interactive discussion and analysis of sources and key concepts. Tutorials will involve trainees in small group and individual discussion focusing on analysis and synthesis. Time allocated to each is appropriate to the module delivered eg. P.E. all workshop; professional studies workshop 50%, tutorial 50%

Workshops, lectures and tutorials
Contact Hours:40
Number of Groups 2

Assessment: