GREAT ASSESSMENT IN ACTION MASTERCLASS
Assessment is important because it drives so much of our instructional decision-making in schools. QELi is delighted to partner on this practical and thought-provoking masterclass, where Bron Ryrie Jones explores the big ideas in assessment that all teachers should know. With a focus on everyday practice, Bron explores the quality and difficulty models in assessment, describing how issues of reliability commonly impact teacher assessment. Teachers of all experience levels will leave this masterclass with the knowledge and strategies needed to meaningfully tweak, adapt and refine teacher-written assessments across the curriculum..
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Great Assessment in Action masterclass is a highly practical face to face or virtual one day with the following outcomes:
- Describe the difference between formative and summative interpretations in assessment
- Determine differences between the quality and difficulty models of assessment
- Explain how to manage everyday issues of reliability in assessment
- Critique common assessment tools, including rubrics and test items
- Determine “next steps” for improving a range of teacher-written assessments
PROGRAM FEATURES
- One-day face-to-face or virtual workshop
- Be prepared with the latest insights and research
- Collaborative planning and interaction with fellow participants to workshop and connect with practical strategies and practises
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WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
All educators, from teachers through to system leaders
GENERIC PROGRAM STRUCTURE
(This can be customised and changed)
Welcome & Preparation
Workshop
Certificate
PROGRAM COST
Please complete the Contact Us form below to request a proposal
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Bronwyn Ryrie Jones is a primary school teacher, and teacher educator at the University of Melbourne (Graduate School of Education). She loves helping beginning teachers to learn the complex craft of teaching. Bron consults in assessment and instruction across Australia; she has worked with hundreds of schools and thousands of teachers in metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Bron regularly consults with the Department of Education and Training (Victoria) and various institutes of educational leadership.
Bron received her Bachelor of Education from RMIT University (Melbourne) and her Masters of Education from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (University of Melbourne). She recently commenced doctoral studies. Bron lives in Melbourne with her husband Brett and daughter Lucie.
CONTACT US
Please complete the form below to discuss how we can support you, your region/Diocese or your school. QELi will make contact with you within 48hrs.