This workshop focuses on enhancing student learning through engaging students in ongoing, active assessment processes including peer- and self-assessment strategies. The workshop will explore the benefits of these assessment practices as well as strategies to overcome common challenges to peer- and self-assessment. The workshop will also use a hands-on approach to develop educators’ skills at providing effective feedback for better student learning in their classrooms.
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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.
Course Code: CD191125
Topic: Boost Student Learning through Assessment: Learn How to Use Feedback, Student Voice, & Choice in Assessment to Enhance Learning
Presenter(s): Professor Christoper DeLuca
Date(s): 19 November 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: Orchard Hotel
Closing Date: 29 August 2025, Friday
Workshop Fee: S$300.00 per participant, and the 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.
