Teacherís video training series extended

Student Assessment is the subject of the latest training programme to be added to the Teaching Best Practice series from Echelon Learning. The programme discusses issues concerning the implementation of initial, formative and summative assessment.

Developed in association with Westminster Kingsway College, London, the Edexcel-endorsed series provides interactive, intranet-based teaching and learning resources for both new lecturers to build classroom skills and for existing teachers as part of their continuous professional development (CPD).

Latest users include Thames Valley University, College of North West London and West Sussex County Council.

Using video footage of classroom scenarios, the programmes cover topics such as student punctuality; classroom management; adapting tasks to different level skills; integrating key skills into the curriculum; information learning technology (ILT); and ëThe Wow Factorí, a teacher summary of what makes for the optimum learning experience.

Each programme is accompanied by a free downloadable workbook that summarises the learning points covered.

The programmes are suited to team discussion, reflective practice, independent and active learning, college planning and development days, area learning days, centre days and cross-college days and by advanced practitioners for one-to-one support.

Teaching Best Practice is available for purchase or license. Full details and opportunity to download a sample workbook at www.teachingmatters.org.uk or contact Hugh Garai at Echelon on tel 0208 568 1500 email hugh@echelonL.com