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Developing Teacher Assessment Literacy: New Directions for Teacher Professional Development

This workshop focuses on supporting teachers’ assessment literacy by describing (a) current conceptions of assessment literacy, (b) teachers’ common approaches to assessment, and (c) a proven model for enhancing teacher assessment literacy.

Primary Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will have an understanding of their personal approach to classroom assessment and develop a plan for their professional learning in assessment.

Target Audience: Teachers and Key Personnel

What Participants Said...

  • The evolving concept of assessment literacy, and the approach we can take to supporting teachers to shift their thinking about assessment (from letter to spirit).
  • Assessment Literacy is an evolving concept of technical view, situated view and identity-based view.
  • Unpacking the multi-faceted dimension of assessment literacy.
  • The survey to determine my current approach to assessment is apt. I would recommend my colleagues in school to try out so that they are aware of their existing beliefs and approach towards assessment.
  • This is my very first workshop related to assessment literacy, I find it very helpful. It provides me different perspectives considering assessment, e.g. there is technical, situated and Identity-based views in assessment.

About the Presenter: 

Dr Christopher DeLuca

Professor Christopher DeLuca (Ph.D., Queen’s University) is an Associate Dean at the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and Professor in Educational Assessment at the Faculty of Education, Queen’s University. Dr. DeLuca is the Director of the Queen’s Assessment and Evaluation Group (AEG) and leads the Classroom Assessment Research Team. Previously, Dr. DeLuca was an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida (Tampa, USA) and has worked in the area of policy research in London, England.

Dr. DeLuca’s research examines the intersection of assessment, curriculum, and pedagogy from socio-cultural frameworks. His work focuses on supporting teachers in negotiating these critical areas of practice to enhance student learning for all. Specifically, he investigates how pre-service and in-service teachers learn to assess in relation to the evolving accountability culture and imperative for inclusivity in schools. For this reason, he actively works with teachers and schools globally to support teacher assessment literacy and practice.

Dr. DeLuca’s has published over 100 papers and has given over 125 talks. His research has been recognized through several awards including the Queen’s Faculty of Education Research Excellence Award, the American Educational Research Association Outstanding Paper in Classroom Assessment Award, and the R.W. Jackson Award from the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. Dr. DeLuca has served as the Chair of the American Educational Research Association's Classroom Assessment SIG, President of the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association, and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Education. Dr. DeLuca is currently an Executive Editor for Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice.

Registration Details

Course Code: CD070324

Topic: Developing Teacher Assessment Literacy: New Directions for Teacher Professional Development

Presenter: Professor Christopher DeLuca

Date(s): 15 November 2024, Friday

Time: 9.00 am to 11.00 am

Mode of Delivery: Zoom

Closing Date: 4 October 2024, Friday

Workshop Fee: S$250.00 per participant and fee is subject to GST.

Please get in touch with Joseph Loy by email at joseph@pai.sg or tel: 6363 0330 if you require further information.