I really like the flexibility of being able to give students structure choices when working in projects because I think its engages their creativity and it become more then just learning, it becomes a deeper experience which cultivates ling lasting memory. 

I believe in school being a safe place because after all we are all here for one purpose and that is to learn. Even as an instructor, the Students are constantly teaching us from their perceptions and experience. I think giving my self permission to be learning really helps to set the example and authentically connect to students in learning.  

I think some of my best training has been enjoyable and fun. I hope to bring some of the same techniques by making the lessons fun and exciting to our students .

This module taught me that effective assessments should allow all students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning by removing unnecessary barriers and providing multiple ways to show what they know. I learned the importance of aligning assessments with learning goals, offering appropriate accommodations, providing student choice when possible, and using assessments to support learning rather than simply assign grades.

I will implement this knowledge by designing assessments that are accessible to all learners, including students with IEPs and 504 Plans. I will use a variety of assessment methods such as skills demonstrations, projects, simulations, quizzes, and reflections so students can… >>>

A strategy I use to make sure assessments connect to the learning goal is to first identify exactly what students should know or be able to do by the end of the lesson. I then design assessment questions and activities that directly measure that objective rather than unrelated content. I also use rubrics, skills checklists, and formative assessments throughout instruction to ensure students are progressing toward the learning goal. This helps me accurately measure student learning and competency while providing meaningful feedback for improvement.

One barrier I have seen is that some students struggle with test anxiety, time management, and understanding what is being assessed. These challenges can prevent students from accurately demonstrating what they know and can do. To address this, I use a variety of assessments, provide clear expectations, and give feedback throughout the learning process so students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

This module taught me that assessments are much more than grades. Assessments provide valuable information about student learning, progress, and competency development. I learned the importance of aligning assessments with learning objectives and outcomes so that they accurately measure what students are expected to know and be able to do. I also learned the difference between formative assessments, which provide feedback during learning, and summative assessments, which evaluate learning at the end of instruction.

I learned that effective assessment should be ongoing, meaningful, and connected to real-world skills. In a Health Science classroom, this means assessing not only knowledge but… >>>

Everyday I post on the board what the objective of the day is and how I am going to deliver it.  I'm going to turn this into a learning goals.

I teach Cosmetology at my center.  The state has specific guidelines for this course and internships are not allowed for my students.  However because I am a "licensed" cosmetology/esthetics instructor WBL happens everyday for my students.  I also go beyond that and bring in industry professionals to teach hands on classes to my students.

Learning goals on a note card...I like this.  On the back side they can put steps on how to achieve the goal and use it as a check list. I'm going to do this on the clinic when they are doing practicals.

Learning goals also help set the expectations of the lesson being taught.  I'm going to try this in my next class.  I'll write a formal goal and then have the students rewrite it in a way that helps them understand it.