FA-SA: Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Explain their understanding of the term ” assessment” in teaching and learning 
• Describe the differences between formative and summative assessments and its purposes
• Review their own approaches to assessment and analyse its effectiveness 
• Integrate the concept of Assessment for Learning (AfL) in their own practice 

• Understanding assessment in teaching & learning 
• Types of assessments (Formative vs Summative) 
• Basic principles of assessments 
• Formative and summative assessment methods 
• Considerations for the selection of assessment methods 
• Assessment for Learning (AfL) 
• AfL in practice 

Mode Of Delivery

• Lecture 
• Group discussions and activities 

This course focuses on the development of basic knowledge and understanding in the key aspects of assessments in teaching and learning. 

The course caters to: 

• New teachers who are seeking to gain knowledge and skills to develop their practice 
• Experienced teachers who are seeking to enhance their quality of teaching and learning 

*subject to add-on from miscellaneous such as material and F&B