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FSC2625 Effective Literacy Assessment in the Primary Classroom

Course Description

“Effective Literacy Assessment in the Primary Classroom” is an engaging online course crafted to provide primary educators with an in-depth understanding of literacy assessment methods. This dynamic course guides participants through the continuum of assessment, from Assessment for Learning (AfL) to Assessment of Learning (AoL), offering practical strategies for applying various assessment techniques in reading, writing, and oral language. Educators will learn how to implement portfolio assessments, leverage conferencing and rubrics, and utilize effective questioning as a tool to support literacy development, all within the framework of School Self-Evaluation (SSE).

  • Foundational Assessment Understanding: Gain a solid grasp of the role of assessment in the primary literacy curriculum and explore the continuum of assessment.
  • Portfolio Assessment Mastery: Discover the power of portfolio and e-portfolio assessments in literacy, including setup through Google Classroom and SeeSaw.
  • Conferencing and Rubrics: Learn how to effectively use conferencing and rubrics as assessment tools to enhance reading and writing skills.
  • Questioning Techniques: Explore the art of using questioning as an assessment tool within literacy education to deepen understanding and engagement.
  • SSE Process Integration: Understand the integration of effective literacy assessment strategies within the School Self-Evaluation process to improve educational outcomes.

This course is perfect for primary school teachers looking to refine their assessment practices in literacy. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your assessment toolkit or deepen your understanding of literacy development, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies for elevating literacy education in your classroom.

Enrol today in “Effective Literacy Assessment in the Primary Classroom” and start your journey toward achieving literacy excellence in your classroom.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2625
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 1 July 2026
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements   All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period   Courses begin on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 21st August 2026 at 5:00pm.

Course Length   Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support   The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees   Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support   Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification   When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

 

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Assessment

  • Gain an understanding of assessment in the primary school curriculum 
  • Examine the continuum for assessment 
  • Compare and discuss AFL and AOL 
  • Explore concept mapping and how to use it in the area of writing in literacy

Module 2: Assessment using Portfolios

  • Analyse the use of portfolio assessment as a method of assessment in literacy 
  • Understand how an e-portfolio can be used to facilitate teacher led and pupil led assessment 
  • Examine how to set up e-portfolios through google classroom and the SeeSaw application 

Module 3: Conferencing and Rubrics

  • Investigate the use of conferencing and teacher observation as methods of assessment in literacy. 
  • Reflect on how to use conferencing in relation to reading and writing in the areas of literacy.  
  • Review the use of rubrics as an assessment tool. 

Module 4: Questioning as an Assessment Tool

  • Examine the use of a questioning as an assessment tool with literacy. 
  • Review the continuum of assessment  
  • Understand how all assessment methods can be used throughout all strands of literacy. 

Module 5: School Self Evaluation

  • Review School Self Evaluation and its requirements 
  • Explore the Looking at our Schools document and outline how this course engages with that.  
  • Reflect on how to use teacher designed ICT tests

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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