Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science NY032 / Y23
Summary
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practice in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.
This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the current expectations around assessment and children’s progress in science. You will explore the difference between assessment, moderation and tracking, as well as considering how best to assess primary science in your school.
This course may support you with the Science Leadership Benchmark 1 - Leadership and vision for science , with Science Benchmark 3 - Effective teaching and learning in science, and also with Science Benchmark 6 - Embedded careers and enrichment
Please note travel subsidies are not applicable to this local course instance.
Who is it for?
This course is for primary science leaders and teachers of science.
What topics are covered?
This two day course covers:
- best practice in primary science assessment
- current updates of assessment expectations
- techniques for assessment for learning
- strategies to support progression
- science moderation
- tracking of science for your school
- assessing working scientifically
- leading change
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered face to face.
How long is this course?
This is a two-day face to face course
Who is the course leader?
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Allie Beaumont
I am a freelance primary science consultant who has extensive knowledge and experience of working with primary schools. I was a primary school...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- explore techniques for assessment for learning in primary science teaching
- describe current assessment and tracking requirements in primary science
- explore good practice in assessment
- identify opportunities to develop assessment, tracking and moderation in your school
- discuss strategies to support progression in science
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - day 1 - face to face | 08 July 2024 | 09:00-16:00 | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School |
| Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - day 2 - face to face | 09 July 2024 | 09:00-16:00 | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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