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Prof . Martin Fautley addressing the Secondary Music STAR Champions on aspects of Assessment for Learning
STAR invited Outstanding Educator In Residence ( OEIR ), Professor Martin Fautley , Director of Research in the School of Education and Social Work at Birmingham City University , to explore key issues regarding assessment with our music teachers . He spoke on the purpose of assessment and the importance of centering its purpose on improving our students ’ learning . This was covered in a series of workshops for both the Primary and Secondary STAR Champions ( 2-4 May 2018 ) as well as a lecture on Assessment in Music Education held on 4 May 2018 .
Professor Fautley shares his views on assessment in music education in this interview .
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