"So valuable to see writing samples broken down using the criterion scale. We can finally gain consistency across the school when it comes to assessment.”
"So valuable to see writing samples broken down using the criterion scale. We can finally gain consistency across the school when it comes to assessment.”
Big Write Assessment & Data Tracking
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $270 per person (plus GST)
Twilight PD: 2 x 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $300 per person (plus GST)
Using the Australian Criterion Scale, for evidence based assessment of writing, to inform teaching.
The session will focus on reflection and revision to ensure you;
· Gain a thorough understanding of the Australian Criterion Scale to ensure consistency of marking by teachers across the whole school.
· Learn how to place students on a criterion level for marking.
· Partake in modelled assessment of Levels 1,2 and 4.
· Refine your skills by assessing some samples from Level 2 and 3.
· Review ‘Cold/Warm Writes’, Data Tracking and the further clarification of the criterion scale.
You have the opportunity to bring in up to 3 samples from the classroom, as well as any questions your team or school may have in regards to the writing approach and marking.
This is a full day professional development is suitable for any educators looking at refining their skills in marking and analysing student’s writing. The session suitable for all year levels, but mainly focuses on Grade 1 onwards. Multiple criterion levels are modelled and reviewed to ensure consistency and clarity of the scale. The day will be broken up with new and differentiated games and activities to take back to the class.
Twilight PD's Announced
To support more educators needing to access PD outside school hours, we are trialling Twilight PD's in Term 4. Training will run over 2 afternoon, from 4:30-7:00pm. If they prove popular, we will add them to rotations in 2020. Whole school bookings will also have the option to book Twilight PD's as well.
Cost: $270 per person (plus GST)
Twilight PD: 2 x 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $300 per person (plus GST)
Using the Australian Criterion Scale, for evidence based assessment of writing, to inform teaching.
The session will focus on reflection and revision to ensure you;
· Gain a thorough understanding of the Australian Criterion Scale to ensure consistency of marking by teachers across the whole school.
· Learn how to place students on a criterion level for marking.
· Partake in modelled assessment of Levels 1,2 and 4.
· Refine your skills by assessing some samples from Level 2 and 3.
· Review ‘Cold/Warm Writes’, Data Tracking and the further clarification of the criterion scale.
You have the opportunity to bring in up to 3 samples from the classroom, as well as any questions your team or school may have in regards to the writing approach and marking.
This is a full day professional development is suitable for any educators looking at refining their skills in marking and analysing student’s writing. The session suitable for all year levels, but mainly focuses on Grade 1 onwards. Multiple criterion levels are modelled and reviewed to ensure consistency and clarity of the scale. The day will be broken up with new and differentiated games and activities to take back to the class.
Twilight PD's Announced
To support more educators needing to access PD outside school hours, we are trialling Twilight PD's in Term 4. Training will run over 2 afternoon, from 4:30-7:00pm. If they prove popular, we will add them to rotations in 2020. Whole school bookings will also have the option to book Twilight PD's as well.
Matching to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers by AITSL
When you complete any professional learning to maintain your teaching accreditation, you have to record it with your state educational body and match the content against the national teaching standards by AITSL. As a rule, if a provider claims their course covers set standards, the course must focus at least 40 minutes of total course time to that focus. As we know with teaching and learning, more than one concept can be learnt at a time. So we have broken down our codes into two categories, major and minor.
Major, are standard descriptors we want to ensure underpin our course focus points, and we guarantee at least 1 hour of total course time is dedicated to covering these focus descriptors.
Minor, are standard descriptors we also firmly believe we cover through our course content and delivery, based on approximately 40 minutes of dedicated course time. However, they are covered through content delivery of the main focal standards.
Graduate
Major: 2.3.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.4.1,
Minor: 5.5.1
Proficient
Major: 2.3.2, 3.6.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2,
Minor: 3.1.2, 5.5.2
Highly Accomplished
Major: 1.5.3, 3.6.3, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.3
Minor: 5.5.3
Lead
Major: 2.5.4
Minor:
These codes are just suggestions and it is the learner’s choice which codes they write up in their PD logs. However, it is recommended to only focus on 5-6 codes per course.
Major, are standard descriptors we want to ensure underpin our course focus points, and we guarantee at least 1 hour of total course time is dedicated to covering these focus descriptors.
Minor, are standard descriptors we also firmly believe we cover through our course content and delivery, based on approximately 40 minutes of dedicated course time. However, they are covered through content delivery of the main focal standards.
Graduate
Major: 2.3.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.4.1,
Minor: 5.5.1
Proficient
Major: 2.3.2, 3.6.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2,
Minor: 3.1.2, 5.5.2
Highly Accomplished
Major: 1.5.3, 3.6.3, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.3
Minor: 5.5.3
Lead
Major: 2.5.4
Minor:
These codes are just suggestions and it is the learner’s choice which codes they write up in their PD logs. However, it is recommended to only focus on 5-6 codes per course.