Episode description
Episode description
Guests:
Professor Sandra Milligan is the Executive Director of Melbourne Metrics and expert in Assessment Research
Jonathan Walter is the Principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School
Description:
In our final 2024 episode, Talking Teaching explores how Melbourne Metrics is transforming student assessment by going beyond academics. We speak with Professor Sandra Milligan from the University of Melbourne, leading Melbourne Metrics, and Principal Jonathan Walter of Carey Baptist Grammar School, an early adopter. They discuss the limitations of traditional metrics like ATAR and the development of alternative tools like the 'ATAR Plus' model. This approach balances academic rigor with personal growth, offering a more holistic view of student achievement. Hear how this new model is positively impacting students, parents, and schools, shaping the future of assessment.
Links:
Australian Learner Competency Credential
Breaking the ATAR mould: A vision for change – The Educator 2024
A future without exams? It's closer than you think – ABC Brightside 2024
Could Victoria replace the ATAR? – ABC Radio 2024
School-university partnership aims to boost students’ key life competencies – The Educator 2024
Future proofing Australian students with ‘new credentials’ – Pursuit 2020