Teacher discussions on Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) Phase 2
We are inviting teachers to participate in a series of focus group discussions about their perceptions and experiences of Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) in GCSEs. NEA refers to any type of assessment that is not an exam taken by all candidates at the same time. NEA therefore covers a range of assessment activities including coursework, oral assessment, fieldwork, portfolio work and practical assessment.
Each focus group will discuss teacher perceptions and experiences of:
- The role of NEA in GCSE assessments
- Delivering NEA
- Assessing NEA
- Resources and guidance relating to NEA
- Teacher training in NEA
At the end of each focus group there will be an opportunity for participants to suggest how NEA could be developed in the future to support the new curriculum.
We will host focus groups at five different locations across Wales. We anticipate that there will be around 12 participants in each group. We want to hear from teachers with experience of NEA in one or more of the GCSE subjects listed below. Please note that French, German and Spanish will be discussed together in the Modern Foreign Languages session. All other subjects will be discussed individually. There will be light refreshments and an opportunity to network with other teachers at each session.
We intend to use the findings from this research to shape the future design and development of qualifications, for example when looking at how qualifications can support the new curriculum for Wales. We have already completed a number of focus groups in ten GCSE subjects and the findings from these groups have been invaluable in informing our understanding of how teachers view NEA in their subject. The findings from this first phase of the research will be available in early 2020.
If you would like to contribute your views in one of these focus groups, please select an event from the list below. Spaces are limited so please only sign up once you have confirmed you will be able to attend. We also request that no more than two teachers per subject attend from each school.
If you sign up and are then unable to attend, please cancel your booking through EventBrite to give someone else a chance to take part.
If you would like to contribute to this research but are unable to attend one of these focus groups, please contact research@qualificationswales.org
For information on how we use and store personal data, and your rights relating to this, the privacy notice can be read here.
Time, date and location of each focus group
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Subject |
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Time |
Registration |
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Music |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Monday 2 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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History |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Monday 2 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Design and Technology |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Tuesday 3 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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French, German, Spanish |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Tuesday 3 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Food and Nutrition |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Wednesday 4 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Media Studies |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Wednesday 4 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Welsh Second Language |
The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1AP |
Thursday 5 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Music |
Qualifications Wales, Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane, Coedkernew Newport NP10 8AR |
Wednesday 11 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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History |
Qualifications Wales, Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane, Coedkernew Newport NP10 8AR |
Wednesday 11 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Design and Technology |
Qualifications Wales, Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane, Coedkernew Newport NP10 8AR |
Thursday 12 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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French, German, Spanish |
Qualifications Wales, Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane, Coedkernew Newport NP10 8AR |
Thursday 12 December 2019 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Welsh Second Language |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Wednesday 8 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Food and Nutrition |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Thursday 9 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Media Studies |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Thursday 9 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Welsh Second Language |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Tuesday 14 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Food and Nutrition |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Wednesday 15 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Media Studies |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Wednesday 15 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Music |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Wednesday 22 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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History |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Wednesday 22 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Design and Technology |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Thursday 23 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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French, German, Spanish |
Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9EG
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Thursday 23 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Music |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Wednesday 29 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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History |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Wednesday 29 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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Design and Technology |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Thursday 30 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
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French, German, Spanish |
Henstaff Court Business Centre, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff CF72 8NG |
Thursday 30 January 2020 |
16:00-18:00 |
