Professional learning

This professional learning component of the TEAL project is an additional support to assist every teacher to learn more about assessment for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in general, and teacher-based assessment for learning in particular. It consists of ten self-directed modules designed for teachers of EAL students who wish to improve their assessment literacy, especially in relation to issues that arise in teaching EAL students:

• The interrelationship between assessment, planning, teaching and learning
• Knowing your students
• Identifying learning outcomes and sharing success criteria
• Gathering assessment information
• Involving learners actively in assessment
• Enhancing teacher feedback
• Improving the trustworthiness of assessment
• Reporting and using assessment information
• Evaluating and developing teacher assessment literacy
• Establishing and enhancing teacher assessment programs
• Key terminology