How Structure and Focus Support Teacher Learning TLC AfL

Author(s):

Lyon, Christine; Wylie, E. Caroline

Publication Year:

2009

Report Number:

RM-09-02

Source:

ETS Research Memorandum

Document Type:

Report

Subject/Key Words:

Teacher Learning Communities (TLC), Assessment for Learning (AfL), Professional Development

Abstract

This paper describes a teacher learning community that focused on assessment for learning (AfL) and examines the structures and supports that were created to sustain this focus. The structures and supports are described to illustrate how participants deepened the individual and collective understanding of AfL. Four teacher outcomes are identified: Teachers became more committed to the improvement of teaching and learning, de-privatized their practice, became accountable for making changes to their teaching practices, and developed a deeper understanding of AfL.

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