Teacher Moderation
Engaging Students
share moderation experiences
with whole group
actively participate in process
read samples
Teachers
revisit rubric and add more
details if necessary
instruct students to be explicit
about ratings and justify reasonings
rate samples from most to least effective
collectively discuss reactions,
identify criteria and evidence
anonymous work samples
explicitly teach criteria using tools
decide on instructional focus
Common Assessments
consistent key criteria to look for in
quality common assessments
constructively interpret
data and target instruction
tasks measuring students progress in
a consistent manner, ensuring students
are receiving key knowledge and skill needed.
Moderation Profess
monitor progress and
celebrate growth
share effective practices to meet
needs of all students
adjust/acquire new learning by
comparing thinking
identify strengths/areas to grow
based on student learning
build common knowledge
assess performance consistently,
effectively, confidently, fairly
Key Roles
Students
apply feedback to improve subsequent work
practise articulating strengths and weaknesses
Teacher
share successful instructional
strategies and resources
leading to learning
opportunities for students
actively participate in sessions
collectively discuss results
improve students performance
provide timely feedback
use info to plan future instruction
Principal
make sure resources are available
yo respond to assessment results
participates in sessions, learning
side-by-side
support opportunities for leadership
schedule regular moderation sessions
creating school culture valuing
process of collective learning and
Teacher Moderation Process
After
set new goals for student/class/school
begin cycle again
deliver next steps for instruction
During
discuss students strengths/learning gaps
set goals for student (using curriculum
expectations and achievement chart)
plan next steps
determine patterns/trends
engage in dialogue to develop common
understanding of levels of achievement/
assessment criteria
assess writing
refer to assessment tools
use language from
achievement chart
four categories of knowledge/skill
confer with group members
using pre-set criteria
read students work aloud
listen for fluency/ease of writing
Before
proper admin steps in place
chairperson to facilitate process
rotating role
space with adequate space
multiple copies of student work to distribute
plan time for teacher moderation
assessment to take place
feedback "just in time" to be
constructive to students
est. assessment tool/resources to
support assessment
rubrics, checklists, anchors, rationales etc.
decide collaboratively on task with
curricular expectations identifying
strengths and learning gaps
Culture of Trust
change perception of conflict
can't be afraid to express thinking
teachers should be influential
part of learning community
should be a collaborative approach
to deepen knowledge base
create a reflective practice
(teacher and student)
practice of productive conflict
should be deeply embedded
in school culture
improve practice and
student success
communicating in
professional manner
feeling safe to share ideas,
experiences, opinions
Assessment Practices
collective wisdom of participants
allows for deeper delving into
assessment data leading to
greater targeted instruction
greater alignment
greater consistency
school benefits from teacher moderation
becoming integral aspect of professional
learning
nourish a climate of inquiry
supporting student learning
challenge teachers to focus
instruction on specific learning
outcomes.
dialogue can bring
coherence to practices
wide variance
