Monday 5 August 2019
Start Date
5-8-2019 10:30 AM
End Date
5-8-2019 11:30 AM
Subjects
Generic skills, Cooperation, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Inquiry, Curriculum development, Student assessment, Secondary education
Abstract
Education researchers, policymakers and private enterprise agree that, in addition to content knowledge, students in the 21st century need to acquire particular skills to equip them for active citizenship in the modern world. This is a real challenge for teachers today: how do they teach and assess the skills needed to live and work in the 21st century? This paper will explore the development of Eltham High School’s focus on teaching and assessment of collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking over the past seven years. It will explore the development of the assessment program, its connection to the school and state curriculum, and impacts on staff and students.
Recommended Citation
Clarke, L., & Hughes, M. (2019, August 05). Teaching and assessing the general capabilities in a secondary school context [Paper presentation]. Research Conference 2019 - Preparing students for life in the 21st century: Identifying, developing and assessing what matters. https://research.acer.edu.au/research_conference/RC2019/5august/1
Teaching and assessing the general capabilities in a secondary school context Presentation
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2019
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ISBN
9781742865546
Geographic Subject
Victoria
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Secondary Education Commons
Teaching and assessing the general capabilities in a secondary school context
Education researchers, policymakers and private enterprise agree that, in addition to content knowledge, students in the 21st century need to acquire particular skills to equip them for active citizenship in the modern world. This is a real challenge for teachers today: how do they teach and assess the skills needed to live and work in the 21st century? This paper will explore the development of Eltham High School’s focus on teaching and assessment of collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking over the past seven years. It will explore the development of the assessment program, its connection to the school and state curriculum, and impacts on staff and students.