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Teaching Case Studies
This section of the website show how teachers at each of the TDA stages in their careers can access support to develop their knowledge and skills on assessment and gain recognition for their achievements.
A list of case studies are featured below and each illustrates:
- The individual's current role and how he/she developed into that role.
- Typical aspects of assessment they are involved in at the stage of their career.
- Development and support opportunities provided by the CIEA.
- CIEA recognition for attainments in the form of qualifications, membership grades and CEA status.
- Activities and practices they should be engaging in to develop their assessment competence and upgrade.
Overview by career stage and CIEA recognition:
| Case Study | Career Stage | Recognition | Development | |
| Mark | Newly Qualified Teacher | Student | Associate | See case study. |
| Sarah | First Year Teacher | Associate | Member | See case study. |
| Karen | Classroom Teacher | Associate | Member | See case study. |
| Aisha | Post-Threshold | Associate | Member | See case study. |
| John | Advanced Skills Teacher | Member | Member | See case study. |
| Sue | Excellent Teacher | Member |
Member and CEA status |
See case study. |
| Liz | Vice-Principal | Member |
Fellow and CEA status |
See case study. |
| Brian | Head of department & Internal Verifier | Member & Fellow |
Fellow and CEA status |
See case study. |
Support at each career stage can be found within the following case studies: