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Assessment of the Cross-curricular Skills INSET
Principals’ Information Seminars
November 2010
Principals and Senior Managers will:
- be aware of current information from DE regarding the incoming Assessment Arrangements;
- be aware of the timescales for implementation and the programme of training and support;
- be aware of the proposed model;
- see a ‘taster’ of Module 2 (online); and
- receive some information on Module 3.
Overview
1. Introduction: Background and Legislation
2. Assessment Arrangements
3. Management and Scenarios
4. Online Course Information
5. Questions
6. Evaluation
Session 1
Introduction
Background and Legislation
Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
DE Circular: 2010/05DE Letter: 17 September 2010
The Education (Pupil Reporting) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
The Education (Levels of Progression for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3)(Transitional) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010
Other Key Documents
Every School a Good School
Teaching: the Reflective Profession
Effective Use of Data
Together Towards Improvement
Every School a Good School: A Policy for School Improvement
(Department of Education, 2009)
Broader Context
Longer term targets for improving educational outcomes
(Department of Education, 2009)
Broader Context
Together Towards Improvement:
A Process for Self-Evaluation
(ETI, 2010)
‘The Quality Indicators’
As you are listening to the presentation today, please consider:
• your stage of readiness for the introduction of the statutory assessment arrangements starting in 2012/13;
• how you will begin to incorporate the implications of today in your School Development Plan.
Session 2
Assessment Arrangements
Statutory Assessment
Cross-curricular Skills
Levels of Progression:
- Communication
- Using Mathematics
- Using ICT
Timeline
Quality Assuring Assessment Outcomes
Moderation
… a robust model of moderated teacher- assessment that:
a. recognises the primacy and professionalism of teachers; and
b. provides consistency and rigour.
(Department of Education, May 2010)
Characteristics of Moderation
• Rolling programme commencing 2012/2013
• Guidance and support materials
• CCEA Assessment Tasks
• Tasks embedded in ongoing learning and teaching
• Possibility of accredited schools
Session 3
Model of INSET Delivery
Module 1 – Face-to-face…………………………………. Module 2 – Online………………………………….Module 3 – Face-to-face
………………………………….
Module 1
Format: Face-to-face Training
What: Introduction to the course/Accessing Module 2
How: 1 day for up to 2 teachers (e.g. Assessment Coordinator + AN
Other); andTeacher Release available
Module 2
Format: Online Training
What: Levels of Progression (Communication and Using Mathematics) and supporting materials
How: All teaching staffUp to eight hours learning timeUp to four weeks to complete Reflection/discussion activitiesMust be completed before Module 3Irish Medium Version
Module 3
Format: Face-to-face Training
What: Application of Levels of Progression (Communication and Using
Mathematics)
How: For all teaching staff, in school or in a cluster To be completed on a Staff Development
DayIrish Medium TrainingSLD tailored provision
Support
INSET Ring binder
Frequently Asked Questions Forum
Exemplification Database-including Assessment Tasks
Helpdesk: Telephone 028 9026 1252Email
Session 4
Module 2: Taster
Useful Link: www.nicurriculum.org.uk
Session 5
Thank You
Any Questions?
