Course | Assessment for Impact - Formative and Summative Approaches
Facilitator
Sonja Stubb-Mills
Leadership Coach: Educational Consultant
Sonja Stubb-Mills is an experienced Leadership Coach, Facilitator, and Educational Consultant with a deep understanding of the psychological and organisational dynamics that shape effective teaching and learning. With a career rooted in educational leadership and a background in organisational psychology, Sonja is dedicated to transforming educational environments through evidence-based practices that enhance both leadership effectiveness and student outcomes.
As a passionate advocate for continuous improvement, Sonja has worked extensively with school leaders, guiding them in the development of high-impact strategies to foster a culture of learning and growth. Her work at the School Leadership Institute involved pioneering leadership development programs that equipped educators with the skills and tools to create environments where both teachers sand students can thrive.
Assessment for Impact
41 minutes 19 seconds.
Formative and Summative Approaches is an advanced, interactive course designed to help educators deepen their understanding of assessment and transform their assessment practices to better support student learning and achievement. This course goes beyond theory to encourage active reflection, strategic planning, and the development of practical skills. Through a combination of short, focused video lessons and rich, reflective activities, you will explore the nuances of formative and summative assessment, and how to usem as tools for meaningful student growth.
In This Course, Educators Will Learn to
- Master Formative Assessment Techniques: Delve into the theory and practice of formative assessment, learning how to gather real-time data on student progress to inform instruction and support continuous improvement.
- Design Impactful Summative Assessments: Understand the role of summative assessments in measuring student achievement and learn how to design assessments that accurately reflect student understanding and learning outcomes.
- Implement Assessment for Equity: Explore how to design and use assessments that promote fairness and inclusivity, ensuring that every student is given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Utilise Data to Inform Instruction: Learn how to analyse assessment data to adjust teaching strategies and provide targeted interventions, ensurin that assessments lead to acionable insights that positively impact student learning.
- Promote Student Agency Through Assessment: Discover how assessments can empower students by involving themi in their own learning process, fostering self-reflection, goal-setting, and a growth mindset.
The course aims to transform your assessment practices, moving beyond mere grading to an approach that prioritises student development and achievement. By balancing formative and summative strategies, educators will be equipped to create assessments that are not only evaluative but also instructional, ensuring that every assessment contributes meaningfully to the learning journal.
Please Note
While the video content is concise and focused, the course includes a series of reflective activities designed to engage you in thoughtful planning and reflection. The total time commitment for this course may extend beyond the video lengths, as you engage with the materials and reflect on how to apply them in your own practice. Be prepared for a deep, interactive learning experience that will encourage you to grow as an educator and improve your assessment strategies.
Course Structure
1. Introduction to Assessment
2. The Importance of Assessment in Student Learning and Instruction
3. Evaluating Student Achievement With Summative Assessments
4. Formative Assessment: Why It Matters
5. Implementing Effective Formative Assessment Techniques
6. Enhancing Learning Through Strategic Questioning
7. Maximising the Impact of Formative Assessment Tools
8. Beyond the Buzz: Making Formative Assessments More Effective for Students
9. Effective Techniques for Tracking Student Progress
10. The Power of Constructive Feedback in Student Growth
11. Enhancing Learning Through Peer Feedback
12. Empowering Students With Self and Peer Feedback Tools
13. Action Planning for Effective Formative Assessment
For further information, please visit SELIN Academy website.
Course | Assessment for Impact - Formative and Summative Approaches
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