Assessment
Over your training year your progress as a teacher will be assessed in a variety of ways, all of which will support your development as a reflective practitioner and novice teacher. Assessment components include:
A Standards Log and Portfolio – this is a form of continuous assessment; over the year you will collect evidence from all areas of the course to demonstrate that you have met the necessary standards to achieve Qualified Teacher Status by the end of the course.
Formal lesson observations – these will be undertaken by experienced colleagues who will offer supportive feedback to help you to continue to improve your teaching.
A Subject Knowledge File – a collection of evidence to demonstrate that you have gained sufficient knowledge and understanding regarding your subject specialism to be able to teach it convincingly. You will be able to make links to knowledge already gained during your degree or post-degree study or during relevant employment.
A Micro-teach – you will deliver a mini-teaching episode to a small group of peers; you will gain feedback from them as well as self-evaluating your micro-teach.
Written Assignments - these consist of a mixture of formal essays and research-based investigation, linking your day-to-day teaching experience to educational theory.
Skills Tests – Trainees need to pass the professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before commencing employment. There are 2 testing centres in Cornwall, and many more around the country, and you book your tests at a time to suit yourself.
