I think using different assessment type helps to determine the strengths of the student. and keep their interest.
An exam is one of the most accurate ways to measure what a student has retained in that section of the course.
Having Bloom's taxonomy helps determine if a student is learning through different assessments
I enjoyed the freshening of Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive objectives for this module and CAT activities. I often combine different forms of assessment for the same lesson, focusing on the different learning styles, and I will apply the student's best grade out of all three assessments.
I learned the importance of ensuring assessments measure student learning and comprehension of the material as well as the different types of assessments, including formative and summative.
Performance measurement is crucial for the instructor to be able to gage whether actual long term learning and retention is happening.
The importance of evaluating students to determine their status and the effectiveness of the educational materials delivered.
Giving a quick test/ quiz that is not graded and has no impact on their grade is a good way of finding out where your students are in their understanding of the material and what changes need to be made to meet your goals.
Active learning as well as group assessments can help the student grow to their potential. I will implement the ideals learned by paying more attention to general education levels of students to help bridge the testing gap. I will also design test questions that directly reflect the content standards for that unit.
I like the Bloom's Taxonomy to help me gauge if I am being effective in my teaching strategies.
Giving CATs to students, or giving them the chance to write unanswered questions from the day, will help me to understand their learning point from the lecture. This information can be used to adjust my coursework going forward.
In this module I learned about the various stages of Bloom's taxonomy and what levels students need to be at. I also learned of the different CAT's that can help provide further learning alternatives to students.
An instructor must be stimulating to activate the student learning process.
Different tests should be used at different times in the class
I was interested in the different levels of learning. My goal is to add more active learning and problem solving learning in the classroom.
I've found doing assessments a bit tricky, but understand the value. A good section on ethics which can sometimes be overlooked in class.
Information retention isn't always immediately apparent with the use of CATs and other evaluation methods you can help see what areas and level of understanding your students possess. Which helps you to further tailor the learning experience and give opportunities to develop the habit of advanced thought through application assessments by testing their knowledge via performance.
In this session, valuable methods for evaluating students were discussed. I learned that first assess if students have grasped key concepts independently, highlighting the importance of self-preparation. Second, observing subsequent classes can help see if the students can apply past learnings without guidance. Third, it is important to gauge engagement, emphasizing not just enthusiasm but also deep concentration and active participation.
Additionally, I intent to use CATs and exams to evaluate the students' ability to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills. These insights will guide my teaching approach. I intend to encourage students to take responsibility for their learning, create an environment where they can apply previous knowledge, and foster engagement in various forms. Finally, using exams as an assessment tool will need planning and deep consideration of structure, ensuring the exams are measuring the students' understanding beyond the immediate classroom knowledge and into the other stages of Bloom's taxonomy.
Comment on John Dailey's post: Ethics is important in every profession. Students come with a knowledge base of what is considered wrong and right. The instuctor can help the student recognize ethical decisions within a professional setting. Providing examples of ethics in the work place is a good idea.
Group Process Technique by Charles Walker.. Group work.
