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It’s getting on for ten years since the implementation of AiFL in Scottish schools. In that time, there has been much training and CPD geared towards it, to the effect that almost all teachers should be reasonably familiar with its core values (impetus on self/peer assessment, sharing learning intentions, effective questioning, etc) Most teachers should also be able to recognize the AiFL triangle. But, in real life, what does it actually mean and how can it be practically and successfully applied in the classroom? And how easy is it to gauge if it is used correctly or otherwise?
Although we are all familiar with the basic philosophy of AiFL, as busy teachers it can sometimes be difficult to think of ways to actively apply in the classroom. It can consequently be even more difficult to envisage what works and what doesn’t! The aim of this blog is, therefore, not only to refresh our knowledge on AiFL, and provide links to other useful websites, but also to share experiences, provide tips, alleviate fear and feedback on what works best.
Please feel free to post your thoughts, feelings and experiences on anything you have tried or any ideas you have. Perhaps you are looking for advice about something you have never tried before – if so this is the ideal opportunity to share good practice and engage in valuable CPD without having to get out of your chair!
This blog entry is a general introduction to AifL.
Learning and Teaching Scotland defines AifL as
“a coherent framework for assessment, in which evidence of learning can be gathered and interpreted to best meet the needs of learners, their parents and teachers”
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/assess/aiflschool/index.asp
The link above will take you to the AifL triange that shows the three strands Assessment is For Learning;
Assessment AS Learning – assessment as a tool to support learning and teaching in the classroom
Assessment FOR Learning – assessment as a tool to support learning how to learn
Assessment OF Learning - assessment as a tool to make judgements about pupils’ learning.
To help assess how well you have incorporated the principals of Assessment is For Learning you can have a look at LT Scotland’s Self-Assessment Toolkit; http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/assess/toolkit/schools/index.asp
Timeline of Blog
| Feb |
AS Learning |
Self & Peer Assessment |
| Mar |
FOR Learning |
Success Criteria |
| Apr |
FOR Learning |
Feedback |
| May |
FOR Learning |
Effective Questioning |
| June |
AS Learning |
Learning Goals |
Sharing Learning Intentions/ Self Assessment
The ‘Learning Log’ provides an easy way of sharing learning intentions and encouraging self assessment with your pupils on a daily basis. Simply attach it to the front or back of their jotters - get the pupils to copy down the learning intentions every day at the beginning, then assess their understanding at the end of the lesson by ticking the appropriate face.
Simple to use – great for getting both the teacher and the pupil into good habits recommended by Assessment for Learning!
My Learning Log
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Click here to see some excellent examples of Aifl being used within science classrooms both at Primary and secondary level.
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