MAPP29 - IfE

MAPP29
Standards-Based Grading and Profiling of Students

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 5 ECTS

Self Study Hours: 60

Duration: 10 Sessions

Contact Hours: 25

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Assessment Hours: 40

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for the module are to be in possession of one of the following:

a. A Bachelor’s degree in Education (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) together with relevant experience in an educational setting;

b. A Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) and PGCE (or equivalent) together with relevant experience in an educational setting;

c. A Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) together with 3 years’ relevant experience in an educational setting;

d. A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS, or equivalent) and a Permanent Teacher’s Warrant together with relevant experience in an educational setting

Overall Objectives

The module is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to assess and support student learning more effectively and equitably. The course participants will enhance their assessment literacy, to adopt practices that truly reflect and support student learning. Course participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to transform their grading practices and better understand and support their students, ultimately contributing to more effective and inclusive educational environments.

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences

Create detailed student profiles that capture individual students’ strengths, needs, and progress, using a variety of data collection methods and tools;
Design and implement standards-based grading systems that accurately reflect student mastery and growth, aligning with educational standards and learning objectives;
Incorporate student profiling in educational practice through personalised learning, differentiated instruction, behaviour management, and career guidance;
Implement current policies, best practices, and research findings related to standard-based grading and student profiling;
Integrate data from formative and summative assessments into student profiles;
Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on student profiles, tailoring educational strategies and interventions to meet the specific needs of each student.

Knowledge

Systematically examine and describe the various student profiling techniques and tools used to capture students’ strengths, needs, and progress;
Differentiate between the principles and philosophy of SBG on mastery, growth, and individual student progress and the traditional comparative measures;
Identify the different effective methods for collecting, managing, and analyse data relevant to student profiling, including qualitative and quantitative data sources;
Describe ways in which standards-based grading and student profiling can promote equity and inclusion in the classroom;
Critically review effective methods for collecting, and analysing data related to student performance and how to use this data to inform grading and profiling practices.

Skills

Apply the different student profiling techniques, such as observations, interviews, and standardized assessments to gather information about students;
Incorporate different communication strategies for reporting student progress and achievement to students, parents, and other stakeholders;
Present practical solutions to overcome the common challenges that exist when implementing standard-based grading and student profiling in educational settings;
Utilise student profiles to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address the specific needs and goals of students;
Address diverse needs of students from different backgrounds, with different learning abilities, and reduce biases by applying standard-based grading and student profiling;
Plan different strategies to include students in the grading process, such as through self-assessment and goal-setting, to enhance student ownership and accountability.

Assessment Methods

This module will be assessed through: Assignment; Case Study; Forum.