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Student-led conferences: How effective are they as an alternative reporting method?

Written by Cherie Taylor-Patel Thursday, 29 October 2009 10:17

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This paper is focused on a research study exploring the extent to which student-led conferences can be considered effective as an alternative reporting method. Included is a brief literature review, an overview of the study, preliminary results and a summary of key themes that are emerging from the data. Challenges for research and policy development around effective reporting practices are identified.

In this study, a student-led conference is defined as a conference between 30 and 60 minutes long, run by students, for their parents, about their learning. During the conference, students present work in different curriculum areas. Students discuss the process of learning, and the progress they have made, with reference to their goals and the criteria against which their work has been evaluated. Students engage their parents in a range of interactive activities, designed to demonstrate current skills, knowledge and understanding of their learning.

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