The role of the teacher is to educate’. Teaching Council (2016). Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers. With this statement in mind discuss the following in your essay:

• Reflect on your understanding of the purpose and process of assessment for and assessment of learning. Consider the assessment of both knowledge and skill acquisition.
• Consider the opportunities to embed assessment for learning into the teaching of the SESE subjects.
• Discuss the benefits that can accrue for pupils and reflect on any potential challenges and how these might be overcome.