Examining and moderating: what's in it for me?
Many teachers think that examining is not for them. Yet nearly nine out of ten current examiners and moderators say they would recommend it to colleagues and plan to do it again.
Examining is challenging and rewarding and my experience has been a very happy one. It's done me a lot of good personally and professionally.
Joe McCann GCSE Religious Studies
Being an examiner or moderator enables you to:
- gain valuable insight into the assessment process
- enhance your own teaching
- network with like-minded professionals
- boost your career
- earn extra income.
I tell colleagues that examining is the best form of INSET/professional development they can have.
Lesley Parry GCSE Religious Studies
There's no doubt that my teaching has improved as a consequence of examining.
Robin Wichard GCSE History
I couldn't stress how useful it is in terms of the experience you gain – often dealing with people who've developed the course in the first place.
Andy Williams A-level English
Examining is excellent both for your professional development as a classroom practitioner and for your career aspirations.
Joe McCann GCSE Religious Studies
The money is very handy too – it pays for holidays!
Janet Heyes GCSE Religious Studies
