Getting started with PAT
ACER-accredited short courses
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ACER-accredited short courses
More dates coming soon.
Getting started with PAT
ACER-accredited course
Offered on-demand for 25 participants or more either fully-online delivered by ACER experts or in blended mode - we come to you!
Description
This course is for educators, teachers, leaders and educational administrators who are new to Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) or who are seeking to refresh their understanding of foundational aspects of PAT. In this introductory course, theories and concepts that underpin the Progressive Achievement approach are examined. PAT scoring systems are explained, and a range of PAT reports explored. Participants will analyse data and apply their learning within their professional educational contexts.
Getting started with PAT is suitable for participants who are working in schools that have purchased the online Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT). For schools progressing through the Progressive Achievement Learning Series, this course aligns with Phase 2.
A fully facilitated course
ACER-accredited courses are an evidence-based high-touch experience supported by an accredited, expert and experienced facilitator. The course design encourages interaction and collaboration in conjunction with appropriate and effective pedagogies. Your course facilitator promotes interaction and communication between participants through the modelling, conveying and building of knowledge and skills and is there to support you every step of the way.
Recommended prior learning
There is no recommended prior learning for this course.
This course is for educators who are working in schools that administer the online Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) to students.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers
This course focuses on Professional Standard 5 at the Proficient level.
This course focuses on Professional Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning, particularly Professional Standard 5.4. Interpret student data.
Course in detail
This course is delivered online or in blended mode and consists of a number of modules and two assessments.
The course is interactive, and participants work through examples and activities to build skills and knowledge.
Progressive Achievement terminology and theory are explained. Participants will learn about four different types of PAT reports and how to read them. Participants apply this knowledge to their own school context.
Standard course delivery times are 10 hours over 10 week for online and one day face-to-face and four hours over four weeks. However, we are happy to run tailored intensive courses at dates and times to suit individual schools. Please contact us to discuss details.
Learning assurance tasks
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive an ACER certificate of achievement.
Course mode: Online or blended
Course duration: On demand for 25 participants or more. Online: 10 hours over 10 weeks; Blended: one day face-to-face and 4 hours online over 4 weeks. We can tailor more intensive offerings to suit individual schools
Resources: Participants need to have access to PAT and the OARS system
Cost: $440.00 (including GST)
Event contact
courses@acer.org
03 9277 5202
courses@acer.org
03 9277 5202