Dylan Wiliam

Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor at UCL Institute of Education, dives into the transformative intersection of formative assessment and AI in education. He reveals the reasons why formative assessment is underutilized despite its effectiveness. Wiliam discusses AI's potential to automate summative assessments while warning against its limitations in providing meaningful feedback. He advocates for live oral exams and portfolio assessments to enhance learning authenticity and reduce cheating, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving teacher-student dynamic.

Join education giants David Geary, known for his insights into mathematical cognition; John Sweller, the father of Cognitive Load Theory; Kate Jones, a former teacher passionate about evidence-based practice; and Dylan Wiliam, an expert on formative assessment. They dive into the differences between biologically primary and secondary knowledge, explore ways to manage cognitive load in classrooms, and share practical advice for teachers. Expect discussions on retrieval practice, math anxiety, and how cognitive science can transform teaching strategies.

In this engaging roundtable, leading experts in education discuss transformative learning strategies. Dylan Wiliam emphasizes formative assessment's role in classroom success. Elizabeth and Robert Bjork delve into memory, revealing how perceptions of learning can differ from actual retention. Marc Brackett stresses the importance of emotions in learning, while Efrat Furst bridges neuroscience with teaching, advocating for relevant professional development. They explore how interleaving, prior knowledge, and emotional engagement enhance students' long-term retention and success in school.