Assessment for Learning (ASL) still largely remains a misunderstood concept in many schools yet is one of the powerful evidence based approaches to improving teaching and learning. This book discusses AfL opportunities in the context of the new Ofsted framework and new Teachers Standards and will explore practical strategies for implementing AFL into everyday teaching. 100 Ideas: Quick - Easy - Inspired - Outstanding. This brand new book develops a broader understanding of the impact and reasons for using Assessment for Learning in order to help teachers become outstanding teachers whilst their pupils also become outstanding learners. Emphasis is placed on helping pupils become autonomous and reflective learners rather than passive receivers in the learning process. Central to this is the development of strategies for ensuring progress in lessons is being maintained by all learners. By using the assessment for learning strategies within this book you will sharpen your teaching, increase pupil autonomy and ownership and ensure rapid and sustained progress in learning is taking place. It covers questioning and dialogue, using feedback to monitor progress in learning and improving teaching through focusing on AFL.
