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The AAIA: Analyzing the Past, Present, and Future of Assessment Practices in Education

This document explores the evolution of assessment and testing in education, detailing the AAIA's journey from limited governmental involvement and historical context in 1990 to current and future challenges. It highlights the significant changes in local authority roles, headteacher responsibilities, and the perception of assessment within schools. The analysis reflects on the importance of collaboration, communication, and independence within educational frameworks, while emphasizing the organization's strengths and the potential threats it faces amid increased accountability and changing educational landscapes.

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The AAIA: Analyzing the Past, Present, and Future of Assessment Practices in Education

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  1. AAIA PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

  2. 1990Wider education world • Limited number of Government agencies – NCC, SEAC, HMI • ITT devoted little time to assessment • Assessment and testing seen as synonyms • Little easily accessed research on impact of assessment

  3. 1990Schools • Every school had a headteacher • Headteacher had limited responsibilities and funding • Heavy reliance on the I&A service for guidance • Schools ran from 9.00-3.00/4.00 • Differentiation by outcome • Limited early years curriculum • Assessment training focused largely on NC testing • Voice of pupils little heard • Governing bodies good supportive friends of schools

  4. 1990Local Authority • LEAs did majority of inspection of schools • TVEI influencing practice • A&I service relatively isolated • Dedicated assessment staff • LEAs provided majority of curriculum services • Significant funding held at centre • Local focus on L&M in schools • Little accountability for results • ICT domain of support staff

  5. 1990 LEA advisers had: Dedicated time for assessment Teams to support assessment Funding to support assessment Considerable freedom Status and Authority

  6. Personal vision Passion Persistence Empathy Collaboration A focus on movers and shakers Good communication Networks A critical friend Knowledge Confidence Honesty Ability to handle crisis and conflict Humility Leadership without AuthorityWhat do you need?

  7. The FutureThreats to AAIA’s Existence • Greater LA accountability impacts on individual freedom to engage and contribute to AAIA • Dependent on voluntary activity • Falling membership • Working so closely with other bodies to the extent that we lose our independence

  8. The FutureAAIA Strengths • Strong, articulated vision and sense of purpose • Loyal core of members • Knowledgeable members • Committed practitioners • Manageable size • Effective networks • Sharing community • Access to key personnel in other bodies

  9. Do we have a future? Yes

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