23TRA080 Creating Effective Assignments, Particularly to Aid in Giving Meaningful Formative Feedback

Date :     Tuesday, 7th March 2023
Time :     7 - 8 pm
Venue :  Online via Zoom

Target audience : Second-level teachers of any subject, particularly Leaving Cert. subjects which often require essay style homework.

Webinar objectives :

• To break down the essential elements of an effective assignment
• How to create these assignments for both in-person and online settings and suggestions for tailoring them to the varied needs of your class
• To show how an effectively laid-out assignment can allow for giving very meaningful formative feedback 
• Tips for giving this formative feedback in different settings

Bio of Presenter: Rebecca Ambrose

Rebecca Ambrose is an English teacher of 14 years, with an additional qualification in Special and Inclusive education. She has worked as an examiner for the State Examinations Commission for a number of years, most recently at Leaving Cert. Higher Level.

Her educational interests revolve around use of technology in the classroom (to aid both teacher and students!) and effectively creating and utilising resources to enhance teaching and learning.