Write a Reflective Essay of 2000 words demonstrating an understanding of use of Assessment in the Primary School.Reflective Essay The aim of this essay is to help you to demonstrate your developing knowledge in relation to Assessment and to reflect on your own development. You will need to complete an essay that demonstrates your learning from both lead lectures and from your independent study. To meet the criteria it needs to demonstrate: You have depth of knowledge (in this case around assessment in the Primary School and how it is used by teachers and other stake holders) You can analyse and evaluate ideas and theories. You can make links between theory and practice. You have read and can apply appropriate sources. You can organise information and ideas in your writing. You can reflect on your learning and skills and identify areas for your own continuing professional development. Your report should be structured around 6 questions (below) and you need to cite evidence and include a reference list. 1.What is Assessment in English Primary Schools? (350w) 2. What is Assessment for Learning and how do teachers use it to support learning? (350w) 3. What are some of the challenges for teachers and children in relation to Assessment for Learning? (300w). 4. What is summative assessment and how do teachers and schools use it to support Learning in English primary schools? (350w) 5. What are some of the challenges in relation to summative assessment in English primary schools? (300w). 6. What will you need to do to develop your professional skills to meet Teachers Standard 6 Make Accurate and Productive use of Assessment? (350w). You can use the questions as headings and make use of bullet points and shorter sentences as appropriate. Presentation: Anonymous submission turnitin. Include page numbers Include the questions as headings these will not count in your word count. State your word count at the end References: Black, P. and Wiliam, D. (1998) Inside the black box. Raising standards through classroom assessment. London: Nelson. Choudry, S. (2021) Equitable Education What everyone working in education should know about closing the attainment gap for all pupils. St Albans: Critical Publishing. Clarke, S. (2014) Outstanding Formative Assessment Culture and Practice. London: Hodder Education. Cremin,T. and Burnett, C. (2018) Learning to Teach in The Primary School. 4th ed. Oxen: Routledge. Department for Education. (2015) Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years. Statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities. [online] Available at: [Accessed 4 October 2021]. Department for Education. (2021) Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). [online] Available at: [Accessed 4 October 2021]. Department for Education and Standards and Testing Agency. (2015) Independent report Commission on Assessment Without Levels: final report. Advice for schools on assessment after the removal of the national curriculum levels system for grading children. [online] Available at: [Accessed 3 October 2021].
