Assessment: Feedback that Fuels Learning
Transform assessment practices to focus on growth and learning rather than judgment, with strategies for meaningful feedback.
Instructor: Mónica Naranjo
About the course
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.
Cómo funciona
Te unirás a un grupo de 2 a 5 colegas, y como grupo se reunirán 4 veces, de forma presencial u online, en el horario que ustedes acuerden.
1
Únete a un círculo
Organiza tu grupo de estudio con colegas durante el período de match.
2
Acuerda un horario
Decide el momento más conveniente para tus sesiones, online o en persona.
3
Únete y colabora
Cuando llegue la sesión, conéctate con tus colegas y completen las actividades juntos.
What's included
2 live tutoring sessions with expert
Personalized feedback per session
Access to Circles platform
WhatsApp support
Verifiable digital certificate
Weekly reports for leadership
Requirements
- Current elementary classroom teacher
- Interest in transforming assessment practices
- Willingness to implement new feedback approaches
- Availability to participate in all four sessions
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
Conoce a la instructora
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.