Nice thought piece. ‘Letting go’ = valuing learner agency or fostering independence in the spirit of #AssessmentForLearning I reckon. Otherwise it too readily becomes teaching to the test.
Last week, in a panel discussion, I mentioned an approach to pedagogy that’s been in my mind for a while … so here’s The (very simple) Pedagogy of Letting Go lydiaarnold.net/2024/11/24/t...
The Pedagogy of Letting Go
I’ve had a phrase in my mind for some time that captures a way of teaching that intuitively appeals to me: I’m calling it the pedagogy of letting go. I mentioned this in a panel last week at Staffo…
lydiaarnold.net
November 25, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Nice thought piece. ‘Letting go’ = valuing learner agency or fostering independence in the spirit of #AssessmentForLearning I reckon. Otherwise it too readily becomes teaching to the test.
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##AssessmentForLearning #BalancedAssessment #AACAlberta #FormativeAssessment #StudentGrowth
##AssessmentForLearning #BalancedAssessment #AACAlberta #FormativeAssessment #StudentGrowth
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Now? My students are more confident, more reflective, and more willing to try.
Mastery-based grading isn’t about being soft.
It’s about being clear, consistent, and focused on learning—not compliance.
#AltGrading #AssessmentForLearning #GrowthMindset
Mastery-based grading isn’t about being soft.
It’s about being clear, consistent, and focused on learning—not compliance.
#AltGrading #AssessmentForLearning #GrowthMindset
July 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Now? My students are more confident, more reflective, and more willing to try.
Mastery-based grading isn’t about being soft.
It’s about being clear, consistent, and focused on learning—not compliance.
#AltGrading #AssessmentForLearning #GrowthMindset
Mastery-based grading isn’t about being soft.
It’s about being clear, consistent, and focused on learning—not compliance.
#AltGrading #AssessmentForLearning #GrowthMindset
Join us in Drumheller this May 1–2 for The New Assessment Era! 🌄
Featuring keynote Myron Dueck, inspiring sessions, and hands-on strategies to transform classroom assessment.##AACConference #AssessmentForLearning #ABedchat
Featuring keynote Myron Dueck, inspiring sessions, and hands-on strategies to transform classroom assessment.##AACConference #AssessmentForLearning #ABedchat
October 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us in Drumheller this May 1–2 for The New Assessment Era! 🌄
Featuring keynote Myron Dueck, inspiring sessions, and hands-on strategies to transform classroom assessment.##AACConference #AssessmentForLearning #ABedchat
Featuring keynote Myron Dueck, inspiring sessions, and hands-on strategies to transform classroom assessment.##AACConference #AssessmentForLearning #ABedchat
🚫 Myth: “Assessment is just about tests and grades.”
✅ Truth: Assessment is about supporting learning every step of the way.
AAC helps educators move beyond myths and into practices that truly matter for students.##AssessmentForLearning #AAC #EducationMyths
✅ Truth: Assessment is about supporting learning every step of the way.
AAC helps educators move beyond myths and into practices that truly matter for students.##AssessmentForLearning #AAC #EducationMyths
October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚫 Myth: “Assessment is just about tests and grades.”
✅ Truth: Assessment is about supporting learning every step of the way.
AAC helps educators move beyond myths and into practices that truly matter for students.##AssessmentForLearning #AAC #EducationMyths
✅ Truth: Assessment is about supporting learning every step of the way.
AAC helps educators move beyond myths and into practices that truly matter for students.##AssessmentForLearning #AAC #EducationMyths
Non-verbal assessment for learning in Maths help teachers understand what challenge and support needs to be put into place at a particular moment. #Assessmentforlearning #deptford #mathsteaching #londonsecondaryschool
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Non-verbal assessment for learning in Maths help teachers understand what challenge and support needs to be put into place at a particular moment. #Assessmentforlearning #deptford #mathsteaching #londonsecondaryschool
#highered #feedback #assessmentforlearning too
“A traumatized brain can also be a tired, hungry, worried, rejected, or detached brain... We first must understand that feelings are the language of the limbic system.”
#edchat #equity #wideningparticipation
“A traumatized brain can also be a tired, hungry, worried, rejected, or detached brain... We first must understand that feelings are the language of the limbic system.”
#edchat #equity #wideningparticipation
Brains in Pain Cannot Learn!
Young people experiencing anxiety or depression are unable to learn. We can overcome this through physical movement, focused attention practices, and teaching them about how brains work.
edut.to
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#highered #feedback #assessmentforlearning too
“A traumatized brain can also be a tired, hungry, worried, rejected, or detached brain... We first must understand that feelings are the language of the limbic system.”
#edchat #equity #wideningparticipation
“A traumatized brain can also be a tired, hungry, worried, rejected, or detached brain... We first must understand that feelings are the language of the limbic system.”
#edchat #equity #wideningparticipation
Assessment for Learning (AfL) Strategies eduflections.blog?p=2527
#pocketpd #teachingandlearning #professionallearning #professionaldevelopment #education #feedback #AfL #AssessmentforLearning
#pocketpd #teachingandlearning #professionallearning #professionaldevelopment #education #feedback #AfL #AssessmentforLearning
Assessment for Learning (AfL) Strategies
Assessment for Learning (AfL) is an approach integrated into teaching and learning that focuses on creating meaningful feedback for both students and teachers. By identifying areas of strength and …
eduflections.blog
January 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Assessment for Learning (AfL) Strategies eduflections.blog?p=2527
#pocketpd #teachingandlearning #professionallearning #professionaldevelopment #education #feedback #AfL #AssessmentforLearning
#pocketpd #teachingandlearning #professionallearning #professionaldevelopment #education #feedback #AfL #AssessmentforLearning
Have you signed up yet? If not, head over to cafln.ca to register for the first of four CAfLN Conversations. On Feb. 10 our Zoom conversations focus on the Student-Teacher Assessment Relationship. @caflnetwork.bsky.social #assessmentforlearning #assessment #relationships
February 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have you signed up yet? If not, head over to cafln.ca to register for the first of four CAfLN Conversations. On Feb. 10 our Zoom conversations focus on the Student-Teacher Assessment Relationship. @caflnetwork.bsky.social #assessmentforlearning #assessment #relationships
Happy to share my book with these amazing educators! Thanks at Joanna and Cathy #lifelonglearning #assessmentforlearning #literacy #habitsofmind
December 14, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Happy to share my book with these amazing educators! Thanks at Joanna and Cathy #lifelonglearning #assessmentforlearning #literacy #habitsofmind
Check for understanding doesn’t have to be boring!
Students choose their level: 🫑Mild, 🌶️Medium, or 🌶️🌶️🌶️Spicy.
Learning = challenge + choice = success 🙌
#Differentiation #EdChat #AssessmentForLearning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SH...
Students choose their level: 🫑Mild, 🌶️Medium, or 🌶️🌶️🌶️Spicy.
Learning = challenge + choice = success 🙌
#Differentiation #EdChat #AssessmentForLearning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SH...
August 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Check for understanding doesn’t have to be boring!
Students choose their level: 🫑Mild, 🌶️Medium, or 🌶️🌶️🌶️Spicy.
Learning = challenge + choice = success 🙌
#Differentiation #EdChat #AssessmentForLearning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SH...
Students choose their level: 🫑Mild, 🌶️Medium, or 🌶️🌶️🌶️Spicy.
Learning = challenge + choice = success 🙌
#Differentiation #EdChat #AssessmentForLearning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SH...
✨ Explore how learning-oriented assessment connects student reflection, feedback, and belonging:🔗 https://bit.ly/3LhbdMQ #BalancedAssessment #AssessmentForLearning #TeacherWellness #AACAlberta #LearningOrientedAssessment #StudentEngagement
October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
✨ Explore how learning-oriented assessment connects student reflection, feedback, and belonging:🔗 https://bit.ly/3LhbdMQ #BalancedAssessment #AssessmentForLearning #TeacherWellness #AACAlberta #LearningOrientedAssessment #StudentEngagement
🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/438m6a9
##AssessmentForLearning #BalancedAssessment #AACAlberta #FormativeAssessment #StudentGrowth
##AssessmentForLearning #BalancedAssessment #AACAlberta #FormativeAssessment #StudentGrowth
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“School is time-based. But learning isn’t.”
In The Data Beyond Seat Time, we explore what happens when we stop measuring learning by hours in a chair—and start capturing what really counts.
#nosuchthingpod #edreform #assessmentforlearning
shows.acast.com/nosuchthing/...
In The Data Beyond Seat Time, we explore what happens when we stop measuring learning by hours in a chair—and start capturing what really counts.
#nosuchthingpod #edreform #assessmentforlearning
shows.acast.com/nosuchthing/...
July 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“School is time-based. But learning isn’t.”
In The Data Beyond Seat Time, we explore what happens when we stop measuring learning by hours in a chair—and start capturing what really counts.
#nosuchthingpod #edreform #assessmentforlearning
shows.acast.com/nosuchthing/...
In The Data Beyond Seat Time, we explore what happens when we stop measuring learning by hours in a chair—and start capturing what really counts.
#nosuchthingpod #edreform #assessmentforlearning
shows.acast.com/nosuchthing/...
Assessment in PBL isn’t about grades—it’s about growth. 📈
Check out 3 keys to make assessment actionable and meaningful for students.
www.appliedcoaching.org/product-page...
#PBL #DeeperLearning #AssessmentForLearning #EdTech #EduSky
Check out 3 keys to make assessment actionable and meaningful for students.
www.appliedcoaching.org/product-page...
#PBL #DeeperLearning #AssessmentForLearning #EdTech #EduSky
3 Keys to Actionable Assessment in PBL | Applied Coaching
Support meaningful learning in project-based environments with this easy-to-understand visual reference tool. 3 Keys to Actionable Assessment in PBL outlines three essential strategies that shift…
www.appliedcoaching.org
September 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Assessment in PBL isn’t about grades—it’s about growth. 📈
Check out 3 keys to make assessment actionable and meaningful for students.
www.appliedcoaching.org/product-page...
#PBL #DeeperLearning #AssessmentForLearning #EdTech #EduSky
Check out 3 keys to make assessment actionable and meaningful for students.
www.appliedcoaching.org/product-page...
#PBL #DeeperLearning #AssessmentForLearning #EdTech #EduSky
Check out Mark Parry’s @parryville #ReflectionOnReflection
Teacher reflection
Student reflection
#assessmentforlearning
Can you spot the special guests!? 🐾🐶🐶🐾
#carrieandginger #doggos #floofcameo
#landandt #highered #digitalmedia
Teacher reflection
Student reflection
#assessmentforlearning
Can you spot the special guests!? 🐾🐶🐶🐾
#carrieandginger #doggos #floofcameo
#landandt #highered #digitalmedia
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Check out Mark Parry’s @parryville #ReflectionOnReflection
Teacher reflection
Student reflection
#assessmentforlearning
Can you spot the special guests!? 🐾🐶🐶🐾
#carrieandginger #doggos #floofcameo
#landandt #highered #digitalmedia
Teacher reflection
Student reflection
#assessmentforlearning
Can you spot the special guests!? 🐾🐶🐶🐾
#carrieandginger #doggos #floofcameo
#landandt #highered #digitalmedia
Join us tonight! Head over to cafln.ca to register today. #assessment #teaching #assessmentforlearning #artificalintelligence
March 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us tonight! Head over to cafln.ca to register today. #assessment #teaching #assessmentforlearning #artificalintelligence
The impact of teacher collaboration is undeniable! Join us on Wed, May 28 for an impactful hour of assessment PD. Head over to cafln.ca today to register for this incredible opportunity to learn alongside your colleagues from across this great country. #AssessmentforLearning #TeacherPD
May 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The impact of teacher collaboration is undeniable! Join us on Wed, May 28 for an impactful hour of assessment PD. Head over to cafln.ca today to register for this incredible opportunity to learn alongside your colleagues from across this great country. #AssessmentforLearning #TeacherPD
🎯 When done well, feedback builds confidence, boosts understanding, and creates a culture where learners see mistakes as part of the journey.
#EffectiveFeedback #TeachingTips #PrimaryEducation #FeedbackMatters #FocusEducation #ClassroomPractice #AssessmentforLearning
#EffectiveFeedback #TeachingTips #PrimaryEducation #FeedbackMatters #FocusEducation #ClassroomPractice #AssessmentforLearning
June 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎯 When done well, feedback builds confidence, boosts understanding, and creates a culture where learners see mistakes as part of the journey.
#EffectiveFeedback #TeachingTips #PrimaryEducation #FeedbackMatters #FocusEducation #ClassroomPractice #AssessmentforLearning
#EffectiveFeedback #TeachingTips #PrimaryEducation #FeedbackMatters #FocusEducation #ClassroomPractice #AssessmentforLearning
For the next 2 weeks, we will be talking and thinking about #AssessmentForLearning #atassessment @acbced
November 17, 2024 at 12:07 PM
For the next 2 weeks, we will be talking and thinking about #AssessmentForLearning #atassessment @acbced
Join us March 12 for our CAfLN Conversation Series. Head over to cafln.ca to register today. #assessment #teaching #assessmentforlearning
March 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Join us March 12 for our CAfLN Conversation Series. Head over to cafln.ca to register today. #assessment #teaching #assessmentforlearning
Our first @caflnetwork.bsky.social AI Spotlight Series presentation was amazing! Don't miss presentation #2 on Tues. Mar. 4th. Head over to cafln.ca/events to register today. #assessment #assessmentforlearning #education #ArtificialIntelligence
February 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Our first @caflnetwork.bsky.social AI Spotlight Series presentation was amazing! Don't miss presentation #2 on Tues. Mar. 4th. Head over to cafln.ca/events to register today. #assessment #assessmentforlearning #education #ArtificialIntelligence
✨This mirrors what we promote in our curriculum design and CPD tools, bridging memory science with classroom practice.
#RetrievalPractice #CurriculumThinking #FocusEducation #EvidenceInformedTeaching #PrimaryCurriculum #MemoryMatters #AssessmentForLearning #UKEducation
#RetrievalPractice #CurriculumThinking #FocusEducation #EvidenceInformedTeaching #PrimaryCurriculum #MemoryMatters #AssessmentForLearning #UKEducation
July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
✨This mirrors what we promote in our curriculum design and CPD tools, bridging memory science with classroom practice.
#RetrievalPractice #CurriculumThinking #FocusEducation #EvidenceInformedTeaching #PrimaryCurriculum #MemoryMatters #AssessmentForLearning #UKEducation
#RetrievalPractice #CurriculumThinking #FocusEducation #EvidenceInformedTeaching #PrimaryCurriculum #MemoryMatters #AssessmentForLearning #UKEducation
The impact of teacher collaboration is undeniable! Join us on Wed, May 28 for an impactful hour of assessment PD. Head over to cafln.ca today to register for this incredible opportunity to learn alongside your colleagues from across this great country. #AssessmentforLearning #TeacherPD
May 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The impact of teacher collaboration is undeniable! Join us on Wed, May 28 for an impactful hour of assessment PD. Head over to cafln.ca today to register for this incredible opportunity to learn alongside your colleagues from across this great country. #AssessmentforLearning #TeacherPD
Things to remember about feedback! Feedback shouldn't just be a mark. It should tell students where they are in their learning and how to move forward 😀
#Feedback #AssessmentForLearning
#Feedback #AssessmentForLearning
November 25, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Things to remember about feedback! Feedback shouldn't just be a mark. It should tell students where they are in their learning and how to move forward 😀
#Feedback #AssessmentForLearning
#Feedback #AssessmentForLearning