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Assessment for Learning and Assessment as Learning - DevelopEBP

    Resource Type: 
    etf
    PID: 
    etf:3260
    Description: 

    An OTLA project by DevelopEBP that aimed to encourage learners to take a more active role in their learning, specifically through developing an understanding of what is being assessed and how.

    Document: 
    PDF icon OTLA Phase 6 (English) - Develop EBP.pdf
    Taxonomy: 
    Practitioner Research and Evidence Hub: 
    Yes
    Principal focus of the project: 

    This project explored supporting learners to take a more active role in the process of assessment by replacing the grading system with specific, targeted feedback.

    What is this about and what were the main findings: 

    To overcome learners' sense of failure as a barrier to achievement, English GCSE resit tutors encouraged students to analyse questions and their responses without grading them. The initial assessment, based on AQA Paper 1, allowed learners to select a specific skill to focus on and develop without scoring, but supported by improved self-reflection. The project reported that the final assessment had seen a significant improvement in achievement.

    Number of learner participants: 
    6-20
    Number of staff participants: 
    2-5
    Number of organisation participants: 
    1
    Name of associate programmes: 

    OTLA 6 (English)

    PREP Starred: 
    PREP Starred