October 2006
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| IEAMail, Issue 3 | October 2006 |
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Welcome Welcome to IEAMail, the topical monthly E-newsletter published by the Institute of Educational Assessors (IEA). Content:
Institute News - IEA - Trustee Recruitment
Institute News - Trustee Recruitment The Institute of Educational Assessors Board of Trustees will shortly be seeking trustees to assist in overseeing the strategic direction of the charity. Responsibilities will include ensuring that the Institute pursues its objectives of improving the quality of assessment, defining the strategic direction of the Institute and ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. To view the full details of the advertisement please follow the link below. Read more ...
Institute News - Milestone Membership! The Institute of Educational Assessors is proud to announce that since the Launch in May 2006 we have attracted over 2000 membership applications. Membership to the Institute of Educational Assessors is free of charge until May 2007. Please follow the link below to join if you have not already done so. Read more ...
Institute News - Make the Grade - September issue Members of the IEA should by now have received their copy of the autumn edition of Make the Grade. For those individuals who are yet to join the Institute, we have posted a selection of articles on our website which can be found by following the link below. If you are a member and are yet to receive your copy, please email info@ioea.org.uk stating your name and membership number.
Institute News - IEA Launches Publisher Discounts for Members The results obtained from the Institutes' member survey revealed that members would like to have access to discounted books, resources and support materials to help them develop within their roles. The Institute has negotiated a 15% discount (inc. P&P) with both Routledge Education and Harcourt Assessment, and further individual and bulk discounts with other publishers/resource providers are planned for the near future. To access this new section within the knowledge centre please follow the link below. Read more ...
Assessment News - Assessment Reliability and Validity The Institute aims to disseminate information to all assessors that will enable them to develop their skills within assessment. In accordance with the QCA Code of Practice, all awarding bodies are required to ensure that their assessments are fit for purpose, valid and reliable. The Institute has published articles that focus on the different aspects of the principles associated with the reliability and validity of examinations and their mutual inter-dependence. Read more ...
Assessment News - Examiner Recruitment The awarding bodies and the National Assessment Agency have worked closely together over the past two years to recruit more examiners, moderators and markers. This has proved to be extremely successful in terms of ensuring sufficient numbers to deliver qualifications safely on time. Further information can be found at: Read more ...
Assessment News - And Finally: The 'Sshh!' Campaign aimed at University Students Guardian - 24th October 2006 Gone are the days when lollipops were given to children as a reward for good behaviour; now the sweets are the secret weapon in a campaign to stop rowdy behaviour by drunken students. The lollipops are part of a new Sshh! Campaign aimed at encouraging students to reduce late-night noise levels.
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