2. The role of assessment for learning in evidence-based reading instruction

5. Assessment: The bridge between teaching and learning. ( Wiliam 2011)

6. Assessment for Learning is Evidence-Based Practice

8. Basic ingredients of a neuro-science- informed classroom The children and the teacher are on a voyage of discovery together. The joy is palpable. The children are often moving Emotion - the child’s and the teacher’s - is openly acknowledged as part of the learning process

9. AFL is Social Emotional Learning

10. AFL IS SEL when… – we create a community of learners environment – the classroom is a feeling place where we can acknowledge strengths and struggles – we approach learning and all communication with an open heart – we start from ‘I can’ – we teach learners how to self and peer assessment in a kind and respectful environment – we offer feedback that moves learning forward

11. AFL is Self Regulated Learning

12. AFL IS SRL when… we support and teach metacognition… we support task interpretation…learning intentions! learners self assess and self monitor learners ask questions learners explain their thinking…. learners make choices about next steps

13. AFL supports Aboriginal education when… We focus on the gifts that each child brings We allow our learners to express their understanding of who they are as learners We ask our learners to support each other …creating spaces of belonging in a community of learners

14. A7xekcal: How teachers help us to locate the infinite capacity we all have as learners. Developing one’s own gifts and expertise in a holistic respectful and balanced manner. I

15. WAYS IN… 6 BIG AFL strategies Performance Standards used to move learning forward Listen to your learners Access support and resources

16. A way in…The 6 BIG AFL strategies offer a GREAT starting place…. Start with one and the rest will follow…

17. A Way in…..GET COMFY with the Performance Standards

18. You can weigh the pig all you want, but what are you doing to help it to grow?

20. A way in…listen to your learners. Learners of all ages can answer…. Where are you going with your learning? How is it going? Where to next?

23. A way in…The 6 BIG AFL strategies offer a GREAT starting place…. Start with one and the rest will follow…

24. A way in….ACCESS RESOURCES !

25. Assessment: The bridge between teaching and learning. ( Wiliam 2011)