Handout for workshop 14, 'Working with others towards greater coherence in CPD.' Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), GTC Scotland National Education Conference, 28 May 2009. In this workshop we explore the steps taken by SQA to enhance teachers' understanding of the assessment process by providing CPD. A key feature of the approach taken was to link with local authorities and key education agencies such as GTCS and LT Scotland. This was to ensure that the training being offered fitted a coherent model both practically and conceptually.

1. Collaborating for coherence in CPD: Developing the SQA Academy Presenter: Dr Brendan Tierney, SQA

7. Assessment is all about memorisation

14. How do we create courses?

15. SQA Academy Approach Face-to-face workshop activities Online reflective tasks Online introductory coursework

16. Circle 1 – Online tasks

17. Circle 2 – face to face tasks

18. Circle 3 – online reflective discussion

20. Course creation and delivery Face to Face Workshop Materials Notes for Tutors Designated Course Tutors Course Participants Hosted on SQA Academy Have access Have access No access No access Deliver Training Create Create Online Training Materials SQA Business Area SQA Academy Team Discuss Course Needs Nominate Subject Specialist Issues Contract Create Author Have access Have access