Module 5 – SSE, Assessment for Learning and Embedding Practice

[Pat Brennan]

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ASSIGNMENT

Write a forum post (150 words min) as a Reply to this post, reflecting on on your SSE focus, assessment approach and planned actions

• Choose one clear aspect of teaching, learning or assessment to review through SSE.
• Detail the evidence from own work you will use, such as planning created with Teach & Create, adapted resources supported by Copilot or prebuilt agents, or assessment for learning information from Learning Accelerators.

Please also comment on at least one other participant’s post offering a supportive comment, question or suggestion.

[Mark Kelly]

My focus is the use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies to improve pupil engagement and understanding in reading this is what I might use for SSE.

Gathering evidence –

Literacy lesson plans created using Teach and Create.
Reading and writing resources differentiated with Copilot and the other agents to support differentiation.
Assessment data from Learning Accelerators, including reading fluency, comprehension, and engagement.
Samples of pupils’ written work collected throughout the year.
Teacher observations and reflective notes.
Feedback from pupils regarding their confidence and engagement in literacy activities.

Then we’ll analyse and make judgements, focusing on strengths and challenges. Oral languiage always needs attention, and then the overall goal of helping the children to become independent learners.

Then use the above for targets and actions, and writing and sharing the improvement plan. We put it into action, with inservice for the teachers on how to use the CoPilot tools, and then monitor with the tools themselves – they make it easy to monitor attainment and improvements.

 

 

[Marguerite O’Connor]

Hi Mark. I like how you’ve connected your evidence-gathering to the SSE process. Using assessment data alongside pupil work, observations, and pupil feedback should give you a really clear picture of what’s working. It might also be worth thinking about how you’ll track the impact of the AfL strategies over time, so you can clearly show improvements in engagement, reading, and independent learning.

[Marguerite O’Connor]

Our School Self-Evaluation (SSE) focus is wellbeing and for this assignment I have chosen to review how classroom routines and formative assessment strategies can support students’ sense of belonging and confidence in learning. When students feel safe and supported they are more willing to participate and achieve their potential.

To review this area of my teaching, I’ll look back at lesson plans I’ve created using Teach & Create to see how I’ve included wellbeing through group work and giving students opportunities to share their ideas and opinions. I’ll also use resources I’ve adapted with the help of Copilot to make sure lessons are accessible and suitable for students with different abilities and learning needs. I’ll use Assessment for Learning information from Learning Accelerators to see how students are engaging with their learning and where they might need extra support.

Using this information, I plan to build in more regular check-ins with students, give them more chances to reflect on their learning and work together, and continue adapting lessons to meet their needs. I also want to ask students for feedback about their learning experiences so I can better understand what helps them feel supported and engaged in the classroom. My goal is to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels confident, valued, and able to do their best.

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