Course Details

Title NCEA for newbies
Target Group Seconday teachers, new to New Zealand, beginning teaching or need to update and refresh their knowledge
Curriculum Area Assessment
Level Secondary
Code KXSNCEA1
Venue Kohia  Centre,  University  of  Auckland  -  Gate  1,  78  Epsom  Avenue,  Epsom,  Auckland
Facilitator(s) Robyn  Headifen
Description Navigating  the  maze  of  what  we  know  as  NCEA  can  be  overwhelming.  This  1-day  course  offers  teachers  with  little  or  no  experience  with  NCEA  the  opportunity  to  engage  with  others  as  they  learn  about  New  Zealand’s  national  qualification  system.

Participants  will:
•  Learn  how  the  NCEA  framework  and  qualifications  work
•  Explore  the  NZQA  website
•  Develop  a  quality  pathway  for  students  from  the  subject  matrix
•  Look  at  internal  assessment  practices;  unpacking  standards,      administering  assessments,  awarding  grades  and  moderation.
•  Discuss  the  “myths”  surrounding  NCEA 
LEARNING  OUTCOMES 
At  the  completion  of  the  courses  participants  will  be  able  to: 
•  Explain  how  NCEA  works 
•  Differentiate  between  internal,  external  and  unit  standards.
•  Implement  best  practice  in  terms  of  assessment
Date(s) Wednesday,  14  February  2018,  9:00am  -  3:00pm
Fee Members  Fee $295
Non-Members  Fee $330