Summary
Contents
Subject index
Understanding assessment and being able to use it effectively is at the heart of successful primary teaching. Aware of current policy and research, this book looks at the role and purpose of assessment within education, as well as providing detailed practical guidance on the main types of classroom assessment, including formative, summative, formal and informal methods. Real classroom examples and activities illustrate the practical uses, benefits, and limitations of each form of assessment, enabling you to feel confident about implementing these strategies in your own teaching. Coverage includes: The assessment planning cycle Innovative forms of assessment, including portfolios, debates, role play and mind mapping Assessment of learners with diverse needs, including SEN and EAL The use of technology in assessment Engaging children through self-assessment and peer-assessment This is essential reading for all primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct, Teach First) and employment-based routes into teaching, and beginning teachers. Sue Faragher is Head of Primary and Early Years Programmes at Liverpool John Moores University.
Using Questioning, Explaining, Circle Time and Debates
Using Questioning, Explaining, Circle Time and Debates
Chapter Objectives
- To understand different strategies to assess pupils
- To understand that assessment can promote speaking and listening
- To know how to use questioning, explaining, circle time and debates to assess pupils’ learning
Questioning
Questioning is one of the most common forms of classroom assessment and one with which you will be most familiar. You will probably recognise that questioning is an integral part of your professional practice. It is a teaching and assessment strategy that should challenge pupils and can also maintain the pace and interest of your lesson. Through differentiated questions, you can encourage pupils to think and explain, adapt the situation and become more confident orators. Questions can be asked to individuals or ...
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