Assessment Plan | Origin: EL103
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Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach --> Assessment Plan
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I learned that having a clearly devised plan, using rubrics, with both peer and self assessment, create a viable and well rounded approach to learning.
I like the idea of self- and peer- reviews. Students will develop critical thinking skills by doing that, and it could potentially help them understand the concepts being taught at a deeper level.
One can never go wrong with rubrics - transparent and effective.
Rubrics let students know how something will be graded and the criteria that the teacher is looking for in an assignment. But with the rubric grade the teacher should also be providing specific feedback. What exactly did the student do well? Where are the areas where the student can improve? Being purposeful with both positive and constructive feedback will help students improve for future assignments. Most jobs require reflection that impacts change. Students need to start practicing reflection now so that they understand its importance and how it drives change in their work.
Rubrics are essential tools for any online class. Especially in an environment where students do not have access to the instructor, rubrics provide detailed clarification on assignment expectations, so that students can work toward earning the grade they are striving for.
While summative and formative assessments both should be employed in a good assessment plan, communicating before and after the assessment is key. Whether through the rubric before or through feedback after, communication within these steps should be clear, concise, and easy to follow for student success.
It is important to use both formative and summative assessments to support student learning. I plan to use detailed rubrics for consistent, transparent assessments so that they align with learning objectives and offer constructive feedback.
The concept of summative and formative assessments is not new but the clear delineation between them is good for my understanding of why we do these assessments. I like doing both but struggle a bit with not providing a grade for the effort put forth on formative work. I do adhere to the idea of providing extensive feedback on assignments in order to enhance the student's learning.
I have learned that feedback is important to our students. Generic feedback can be used sometimes. However, detailed and specific feedback is more beneficial for our students.
The most impactful comment about feedback for me was the one about instructor comments not being used to justify the score. Good rubrics do that, and it's our job to use feedback as a teaching opportunity. We can also motivate students this way.
Balancing formative and summative assessments in your course provides both your students and you with information about the learning that is occurring.
Feedback should be connected to the learning objective so that it is meaningful. When this happens, learning is improved.
I learned the importance of providing students with meaningful feedback. I learned that providing students with this type of feedback will allow students to place a higher value on the importance of the content I am taking my time to comment on. I have an increased appreciation for the value of peer assessment and self-assessment as tools to guide students' understanding. Finally, I view a course rubric as a learning tool in itself as well.
How to better provide meaningful feedback.
I have learned to utilize both formative and summative assessments as well as give the students a Rubic to help them understand how they would be graded. Providing meaningful feedback instead of just commenting
The differences between Summative and Formative assessments and their significance to students learning.
Summative informs if learning goals were met at the end.
Formative ensures learning is happening along the way. Together they create a balanced assessment system: one guides learning and the other validates it.
Summative assessments area great way to reinforce module learning.
Rubrics help both instructors and students know the expectation of the assignment. They help students self-evaluate evaluate and understand their work and are a good source of feedback. Rubrics also help ensure all assignments are graded equally and fairly
Rubrics allow for easier grading. The student will understand why they received the grade they did, as it will be based on the rubric.
