Assessment: Feedback that Fuels Learning

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Instructor: Mónica Naranjo
This workshop is designed to support elementary teachers in transforming assessment into a powerful driver of learning. Throughout the four sessions, participants will rethink traditional assessment approaches, develop skills in providing effective feedback, explore peer and self-assessment strategies, and create systems for embedding meaningful feedback in everyday classroom life. Teachers will leave with practical tools to shift their assessment practices from judgment-focused to growth-oriented, creating learning environments where feedback becomes a natural, meaningful part of every student's learning journey and contributes to increased student ownership and engagement.

Course information

For teachers
Duration: 4 weeks
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning

The methodology

Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.

Course syllabus

Session 1: Rethinking Assessment - Shifting from Judgment to Growth

  • • Explore the purpose of assessment in a learner-centered classroom
  • • Reflect on current practices and identify barriers to meaningful feedback
  • • Dive into formative assessment as a tool to drive learning - not just measure it

Session 2: The Art of Giving Effective Feedback

  • • Learn how to craft feedback that is timely, specific, and aligned with learning goals
  • • Explore different types of feedback and their impact on student learning
  • • Practice giving feedback that promotes self-efficacy and provides clear next steps

Session 3: Empowering Learners through Peer and Self-Assessment

  • • Explore strategies to involve students in the feedback loop
  • • Focus on self-assessment routines that develop metacognitive skills
  • • Practice peer feedback protocols that help learners become reflective, independent thinkers

Session 4: Building a Culture of Feedback

  • • Reflect on how to create classroom environments where feedback is a natural part of learning
  • • Explore strategies to build feedback into everyday practice
  • • Develop routines that make feedback meaningful and accessible for all learners

Instructor

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Mónica Naranjo

Specialist in international education, with extensive experience in implementing International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs and leading teacher training. With over 20 years of experience in international school settings, she has supported school communities as a teacher, coordinator, consultant, workshop leader, and evaluator. Her approach focuses on developing student agency, fostering cultures of inquiry and critical thinking, and promoting concept-based, student-centered learning.

How it works

You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.

1

Join a circle

Organize your study group with colleagues. You'll have 3 days to "match," from January 2 to January 5.

2

Agree on a schedule

Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.

3

Join and collaborate

When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.

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