Jana Benson

Jana is passionate about learner agency, having completed her doctoral study in this area. She specialises in facilitating Professional Development (PLD) with teachers and schools to establish and develop a shared language of learning, which she believes is fundamental to fostering both learner agency and assessment capability. Ensuring student voice is captured, measured, celebrated and reflected on for continuous improvement and decision making is a key part of Jana’s work.

Jana’s expertise includes:

-Leading and coaching schools and teams through curriculum development and change.
-Assessment for Learning (AfL) and integrating digital support.
-Supporting teachers with practical teaching strategies proven to develop Assessment Capable learners.
Graduate profile creation and teacher impact evaluation.

With extensive experience as a teacher and school leader, Jana now serves as an education facilitator in New Zealand. Her PLD sessions are effective, with evidence and a measure of high participant engagement. Jana has worked with a various schools, including rural, remote, and socio-economically diverse communities, demonstrating her ability to adapt to and address varied educational needs.

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