Simon Sheard & Martin Holt (Sunderland): Collaborative PebblePad assessment for trainee teachers

Описание: Using PebblePad to Empower Collaborative Assessment in Teacher Education

In this session, Martin Holt and Simon Sheard from the University of Sunderland share how PebblePad is used to support collaborative, learner‑centred assessment across UK‑based and international teacher education programmes.

The talk tells the story of how PebblePad was introduced following regulatory challenges, transforming fragmented, student‑held portfolios into a coherent, quality‑assured system that connects trainees, school‑based mentors, academic staff, and external partners.

Key themes include:
Using PebblePad as a one‑stop shop for planning, monitoring, and subject development
Supporting large‑scale teacher education provision across schools and international contexts
Improving oversight, consistency, and quality assurance for regulator‑driven programmes
Embedding dialogic (tripartite) assessment involving trainees, mentors, and academics
Enabling authentic assessment through video, presentations, and live feedback
-Tracking subject knowledge development and professional growth over time
sing Atlas reporting to support real‑time intervention and student success
Supporting mentors through clear structure, ease of use, and targeted onboarding
Encouraging long‑term ownership through alumni portfolios and professional development

The session highlights how PebblePad supports authentic assessment, meaningful feedback, and strong partnerships — while remaining simple, structured, and scalable for busy educational contexts.

Institution: University of Sunderland
Focus: Teacher Education, Collaborative & Authentic Assessment
Platform: PebblePad

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