A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking

Author of the widely selling book,  "The Perfect Assessment for Learning", Claire is an educational consultant,  trainer and keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience  in education and who has worked with hundreds of schools in the UK and overseas to raise achievement.  Claire believes passionately in ‘walking the talk’ and regularly coaches teachers in the classroom to demonstrate innovative pedagogies.  A leading expert on formative assessment, time efficient feedback and literacy and reading, Claire strives to improve outcomes for all learners and to help teachers to work smarter not harder.

• Introduction: The Problem with Marking1: Show me, don’t just tell me: the role of success criteria2: What’s the point? Marking that generates meaningful data3: What happens if we take away the writing?4: Do you really need to take it home?5: Whose job is it anyway?6: Where′s the Joy? Increasing Pupils′ Emotional Engagement with Feedback