October 2007
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| IEAMail, Issue 15 | October 2007 |
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Welcome Welcome to IEAMail, the topical monthly members e-newsletter, carrying news and views from the Institute of Educational Assessors (IEA).
Content:
Institute News - New Diplomas: a message from the Chair of the Institute, Kathleen Tattersall Kathleen Tattersall, the Chair of the Institute of Educational Assessors responds to the recent press release from the Department for Children, Schools and Families regarding the decision to extend the Diplomas. The Secretary of State's recent groundbreaking decision to extend Diplomas from the current areas of applied learning to Science, Languages and the Humanities has been warmly welcomed by both the world of education and the world of employment. The IEA gives its wholehearted support to this new initiative.
Institute News - IEA Re-branding: Members invited to vote In August the IEA reported the granting of a Royal Charter and in the near future the organisation will be formally known as the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA). Along with effecting the constitutional and policy changes we will also need to re-brand the organisation. In other words we will need a new corporate identity to replace the current one. We would therefore like to invite all members to vote on the various options compiled by the design company, The Team. To vote on your favourite option please follow the link below. The closing date for voting will be the 12th November 2007.
Institute News - Chartered Educational Assessor Training and Assessment Pilot - Update The inaugural training and evaluation event for Chartered Educational Assessors took place in London at the Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch on September 27th and 28th. Forty-three participants took part in the event, which was used to select the individuals who will take part in the pilot scheme that will run for the rest of the year and measure the impact of a CEA on schools. Participants ranged from assessors of nursery nurses, assessors from within the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, principal and chief examiners, as well as those who assess within other professional institutes.
Institute News - Calling all Primary School Teaching Professionals! The IEA offers a wide range of assessment-related resources and over the coming months will be carrying out research related to products, services and resources specific to primary school teaching professionals. The Institute plans to form a primary school research panel; membership of which will be exclusively of IEA members; to review current offerings and recommend future products, services and resources. If you would like to register an interest in joining the panel please click the link below:
The IEA can now offer members an exclusive £17* off the full price of an annual subscription to the Times Education Supplement (TES) when paying via quarterly Direct Debit payments. Normal price - £45 Please note that you will need to login to the Member Area to access this great offer. If you have not already activated your online profile please visit Activate.
Institute News - Assessment Policy continued Step 2 - Audit of existing practices Agree to produce an assessment calendar identifying critical tasks to be carried out at specific dates, an example is given below.
Institute News - Make the Grade - Live on site You should have already received your copy of the autumn edition of Make the Grade magazine, if you have not received your copy please email us at info@ioea.org.ukstating your name and membership number and we will ensure that a copy is sent to you.
Assessment News - The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority - Board opportunity The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) seeks to recruit to its Board people who have operated at the highest level in industry or education and have a deep interest in education, and workforce training and development.
Assessment News - Promoting e-assessment opportunities - Guide to effective practice The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has recently launched e-Assessment: a guide to effective practice. This new resource supports those involved in the management and administration of e-assessment in awarding body centres where accredited qualifications are delivered. Covering both e-testing and e-portfolios, this guide highlights the development of e-assessment opportunities for learners within UK qualifications frameworks. It aims to stimulate the use of e-assessment in centres and to encourage quality improvement. Although the guide has been developed primarily to support e-assessment in the post-school sector, elements will also be of interest to schools and universities. Users should note that this guide is not a regulatory document. It seeks to identify and stimulate effective practice, but neither awarding bodies nor centres are required to comply with the specific procedures outlined in the guide.
Assessment News - QCA launch new National Database of Accredited Qualifications The National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) contains details of qualification Users can search for details on current and expired accredited qualifications.
Assessment News - A new series of leaflets from NFER for teachers and others interested in assessment Many people assume that 'assessment' means taking a test, but assessment is broader than that. There are two main types: summative and formative (also referred to as assessment for learning). It is likely that both happen at some level in most classrooms. The key to good assessment practice is for teachers to understand what each method contributes and to build their practice to maximise the effectiveness of each. Good assessment practice allows teachers and schools to use assessment data to best effect, to move teaching and learning forward, and to maximise student achievement.
CPD - Events and Training Course Calendar Each month the IEA communicates educational assessment focused events and training courses that are taking place around the UK. Communicate-ed Assessment related training courses: Communicate-ed is a company specialising in the training of education professionals who work in the area of special needs. The IEA has negotiated a 15% discount for members. Please download the appropriate form for the Communicate-ed website Read more ... Please return your application clearly marked 'IEA discount' with your membership number. Please note that the discount only applies to the standard rate and cannot be used with any other offer. Training providers. Please contact info@ioea.org.ukif you would like to promote your courses within this section of IEAMail. Members should be aware that the IEA is only communicating these events to its members and not endorsing them.
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