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How to use Assessment for Learning in the Classroom

Audience: Primary
Single session
  • Primary School Improvement Training Package
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2

Brief overview

Enhance your teaching with this practical workshop on Assessment for Learning (AfL). Grounded in the work of Dylan Wiliam and research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), this session equips you with evidence-based strategies you can apply immediately to increase pupil engagement and learning. Designed for teachers who are new to AfL or looking to refresh their approach, this supportive and engaging course offers clear, actionable techniques to improve pupil outcomes.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the core principles of Assessment for Learning (AfL) and its benefits for pupil progress.
  • Apply Dylan Wiliam’s five key AfL strategies in their lesson planning and classroom practice.
  • Design clear learning intentions and success criteria that support student understanding.
  • Identify ways to give feedback that have impact.
  • Implement practical AfL tools in lessons.
  • Address common challenges in AfL implementation, such as time constraints and pupil misconceptions.
  • Develop a personalised action plan to embed AfL strategies in their teaching practices immediately.

Prices

Dates

  • Session - 20/05/2025 09:00  -  12:00

Event type

Online

Address

Online

Delivered by

  • Matt Dickson