In this powerful episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned assessment expert Shirley Clarke to unpack exactly why formative assessment works and how it can be a game-changer in PDHPE, CAFS and HMS classrooms.
We dive into the evolution of formative assessment, explore how co-constructing success criteria boosts student self-efficacy and why in-the-moment feedback leads to deeper learning (and less stress). Shirley shares her biggest insights from working with teachers over the past 20+ years, including how formative assessment strategies are directly linked to reducing student anxiety.
You'll also hear practical ways to embed these strategies...even with tight timelines, mandated summative tasks and heavy content loads.
Whether you're teaching senior CAFS, HMS, K-6 or 7-10 PDHPE, this episode is packed with takeaways to build confident learners and calmer classrooms.
🔁 If you've ever wondered how to get students truly engaged in their learning, without adding to your marking load, this one’s for you.
Show Notes
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Resources
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