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Assessment For Learning

Assessment for Learning (AfL) is a feedback-driven approach that enhances learning by clarifying goals and involving students, teachers, and parents in the educational process. It emphasizes self-assessment, peer feedback, and personalized instruction to support student growth while balancing the demands of standardized testing. Ultimately, AfL transforms assessment into a collaborative and supportive mechanism that benefits the entire educational community.

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Assessment For Learning

Assessment for Learning (AfL) is a feedback-driven approach that enhances learning by clarifying goals and involving students, teachers, and parents in the educational process. It emphasizes self-assessment, peer feedback, and personalized instruction to support student growth while balancing the demands of standardized testing. Ultimately, AfL transforms assessment into a collaborative and supportive mechanism that benefits the entire educational community.

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ASSESSMENT FOR

LEARNING
AND ITS RELATIONSHIP
WITH THE EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNITY
Assessment for
Learning (AfL)

AfL is an approach which creates feedback for


students and teachers in order to imporve learning
and guide their next steps.

AfL focuses on both the teacher and student


understanding three key things:
Where the learner is going
Where the learner is now
How can the learner get there?
Points to take into
account

1. Feedback Driven – Provides timely, constructive feedback


to help students improve.
2. Student Centered – Encourages selfassessment and peer
assessment.
3. Instructionally Supportive – Helps teachers adjust
teaching strategies based on student needs.
4. Collaborative – Involves students, teachers, parents, and
policymakers in the learning process.
Teachers
THE CENTRAL ROLE OF TEACHERS
Observing
adapting
Personalized feedback
STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS
Clarify goals
Interactive checks
Focused feedback
Summative data
Build autonomy
THE AFL MINDSET

Balance structured guidance with opportunities


for students to own their process.
Students
● Harmer stresses student involvement in AfL:

● SelfAssessment: Learners should reflect on


progress (e.g., through statements or portfolios)

● Peer Feedback: Activities like peer editing or


group evaluations build autonomy

● Motivation: AfL helps reduce anxiety by focusing


on growth rather than grades
Mathematics

School Leadership
& Institutions Biology

PD Needs: Schools should train teachers in formative


assessment techniques Art Class
Resource Support: Providing tools (e.g., rubrics, digital
platforms) facilitates AfL.
Balancing Acts: Institutions must reconcile AfL with
standardized testing demands (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL prep). Science

History
Parents & Guardians

Communication: Teachers should explain AfL’s benefits (e.g., "Your child’s errors are
opportunities for growth").
Homework Feedback: Parents can support AfL by encouraging self-reflection (e.g., "What did
you learn today?").
Conclusion
Assessment for Learning transforms assessment from a
judgmental tool into a supportive mechanism that benefits all
members of the educational community. By fostering
collaboration among teachers, students, parents, and
policymakers, AfL enhances learning experiences and
promotes equitable, student-centered education.
THAN K
YOU!

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