Using rubrics to foster learning-centred practices

So whilst controversy rages and Richard is clearly freaked out by all things evil (btw Richard, did you know that there are 222 web pages that include the words Moomin and "Lee Harvey Oswald") Liz and I have been attending pre-conference workshops.

This morning mine was about title above - looking at how to transition staff from teacher-centred to learner-centred curriculum design through criterion rubrics on the themes of:

• the function of content
• the role of the teacher
• the responsibility for learning
• the processes and purposes of evaluation
• the balance of power and control

It wasn't quite what I expected but it was really interesting with loads of examples and all the rubric tools shared with the group. Definitely something for us to follow up.... Also made a good contact with Deakin University (Aus) to follow up around portfolios and supporting innovation at scale.