Perfect Assessment for Learning (Perfect series) - Hardcover

Claire Gadsby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1781350027 ISBN 13: 9781781350027

Publisher: Independent Thinking Press an imprint of Crown House Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Too much valuable teacher time is devoted to the kind of marking and feedback which does little to improve pupils' learning. This easy to read, practical guide introduces a range of innovative and practical strategies and top tips to ensure that assessment genuinely is for learning. A simple how to guide for implementing sustainable Assessment for Learning in your school.

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About the Author

Claire Gadsby is a freelance education consultant, trainer and keynote speaker. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience and was Head of English at her last school. She prides herself on being very close to the realities of life in the classroom and regularly team-teaches or delivers demonstration lessons for teachers to observe and critique.

From the Back Cover

Perfect Assessment for Learning takes the busy teacher through a range of
strategies to ensure that assessment, progress and learning are inextricably linked.
"Perfect Assessment for Learning provides us with a very
thorough and clear explanation of Afl and puts it well and truly at the heart of school improvement in terms of developing outstanding teaching and learning. I am sure that anyone who is interested in improving learning in their classrooms and schools will find this a stimulating, practical and very effective resource."
Linda Dawson, Deputy Head Teacher, The Bemrose School, Derby
"This simple, straightforward and easy to digest book reminds us of our responsibility as teachers to ensure that students are making progress and then sends us on our way with a staggering array of inventive learning tools to put the message into practice. An essential addition to the Perfect series: recommended."
David Didau, Director of Learning and Literacy at Clevedon School
"This is an excellent and practical book which should be readily available for use by all staff in schools - senior managers and the teaching and learning coaches team in particular. Used well, Claire Gadsby's practical ideas will enhance teaching and learning."
Mo Laycock OBE, Former Head Teacher
Claire Gadsby is a freelance education consultant, trainer and keynote speaker. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience and was head of English at her last school. She prides herself on being very close to the realities of life in the classroom and regularly team-teaches or delivers demonstration lessons for teachers to observe and critique.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independent Thinking Press an imprint of Crown House Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1781350027
• ISBN 13: 9781781350027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Jackie Beere