Authentic Assessment of Conceptual Transfer
Design a system of feedback about the quality of teaching and learning, including summative and formative assessments of transfer.
for those experienced with conceptual transfer
This course is designed for experienced practitioners of conceptual learning and transfer who are ready for the next iteration of assessing. Join us to reimagine the purpose and possibilities of assessment in a transfer-focused classroom.
This six module course guides participants through the creation of a system of ongoing assessments. View the one-page syllabus here.
Previous course completion of one of our introductory or in-depth courses -- or teachers in our partner school program -- is required before enrolling in this course. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate noting 15 hours and 1.5 continuing education credit (CEU), plus a Learning That Transfers Level 4 badge to use in emails, resume, etc. We hope you'll join us!
We can't wait to begin!
Group discounts for 4+ participants from the same school. Reach out with any questions [email protected]
Welcome from Julie
Course Syllabus
Community Introductions
Module 1 Introduction
Education in a Complex World
How Learning Transfer Works
Unit Plan Review
Module 1 Reflection
Module 2 Introduction
Student-Directed, Teacher-Guided
Feedback About Teaching
Feedback About Learning
Designing a Comprehensive System
Module 2 Reflection
Module 3 Introduction
Types of Learning that Transfer
Outcomes as Vehicles for Transfer
Types of Transfer
Role of Facts & Skills
What about Grades?
Module 3 Reflection
Module 4 Introduction
Types of Transfer
Authentic Audiences
Impacting the World
Tips for Logistics
Self-Assessment & Peer Review
Module 4 Conclusion & Reflection
Module 5 Introduction
Planning Backwards from the Transfer Task
Checking for Alignment
Pre-Assessment & Prior Knowledge
Adjusting Instruction
Module 5 Reflection
Participants will: design a system of feedback about the quality of teaching and learning, including summative and formative assessments of transfer.
Teach students how to monitor their abilities to acquire, connect, and transfer their learning to new situations.
Cultivate student independence through a system of feedback that informs them about where they are in the learning journey.
Design a summative assessment.
Draft a formative assessment plan.
Construct a grading scheme that translates assessment data into student grades (as/if required by your school).
*Price is per person. Access includes one year from purchase date. Discounts for 10 or more from the same school. Email [email protected] with questions.
Did you know we work with schools worldwide in our multi-year Partner School Program? See more details here, or email us directly to set up a call about whole school transformation.