Comment on Alison Stenson's post: I agree with this, as it gives the instructor an insight into the knowledge or skills they already possess. This can allow for more updated information.
I like the idea of quizzing students for a diagnostic assessment and allowing the instructor an understanding of a student's baseline knowledge in the subject matter
The diagnostic assessment would initially help me understand what my students already know about cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and food handling. This insight allows me to tailor the curriculum to meet their needs effectively. As we progress through the lessons, I’d use formative assessments like observations, weekly quizzes, or practical tasks to see if they grasp the material and apply the skills. For example, I could observe how well they execute knife skills or prepare a dish, providing immediate feedback on their technique or suggesting adjustments as necessary.
Interesting insights on how to use vroiuos methods of assessments
Assessments are important when teaching.
I enjoyed learning the fine points about the difference types of assessments and evaluations.
I learned to establish differences between assessment and evaluation.
New learning for me was the three types of diagnostic assessment, 1) pre-test, 2) muddiest point, and 3) the 1-2-3 list.
It is important to understand the difference between assessment and evaluation as they are critical components to the learning and teaching process. As instructors continually develop assessments and evaluate students, distinguishing between the two enhances the process of assessing and judging student learning.
Having different assessment styles can enhance the learning that takes place.
It is crucial to ensure that, as an instructor, assessments happen alongside evaluations. It is not enough to evaluate and grade a student; instructors must also assess what is working and not working, what students are grasping and not grasping.
I like the prompt "If I were to ask you to do _________, what is the one thing you would not know how to do?" It's evocative and gets them thinking about what they would need to actually do it, before I just spoon feed it to them. It also allows me to recognize beginner mind in things I have decades of experience doing. It can be hard to remember what you don't know when you're first starting out.
I have learned that is important to think about the type of assessment I am giving to my students. I will categorize my assessments in the future to make sure I am conducting the correct type of assessment for the outcome I desire.
This course has been great as far as explaining how to know the difference between assessment and evaluation as well as understanding that there needs to be a competency baseline to know what you are working with and how to grow.
This module reinforced that assessment is a tool for the instructor to learn from about the course and the teaching. The evaluation is focused on finding out what the learner has gotten from the lesson and grading.
I intend to apply my understanding of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments in my role as an educator by incorporating these assessment types effectively into my teaching practices. By using diagnostic assessments at the beginning of a course to gauge students’ prior knowledge and skills, I can better tailor my instruction to meet their individual needs.
Create a baseline for learners and see it through.
I have learned the distinct differences between assessment and evaluation, as well as diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment. It is important to evaluate students periodically to assess their progress and also reassess your lessons plans when necessary.
It is very important to understand that the entire learning evaluation process is developed through three types of evaluation: diagnostic, formative and summative. The diagnosis allows us to review the student's previous knowledge regarding the topic to be worked on, then the training allows us to work on the learning process, guiding and correcting the student to achieve the best results, which is why it is also discussed as the assessment process. Finally, summative evaluation allows grading the final result based on the learning achieved established in the learning objective
A summative assessment is a judgement of the knowledge level of the student.
