Student Learning Assessment | Origin: ED103
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Student Learning and Assessment--> Student Learning Assessment
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Evaluations and assessments are good checks to measure student learning AND content delivery by the instructor.
The CAT assessment is a great idea, and will let me know what the students starting point is.
I will use CAT assignments to try to organize thought processes amongst others.
This will help me to better understand the needs of the students and how well they are understanding the information that I am teaching.
group assessment are a good measuring stick of how students can work together & are comprehending the content during the class lesson
I plan to use the assessment process for ethical reasoning skills.
As an instructor, I need to set high expectations for professional communication that reflect the standards of the field my students are preparing to enter. If students are unable to write clearly and accurately, whether it’s a work order, technical bulletin, or internal memo, their professional success will be limited. The same applies to oral communication. The ability to express oneself clearly and appropriately is vital for career advancement.
i have learned that by using anonymous quizzes and questioners to gauge what the students have learned and need more attention and reinforcement
The CAT assessments - minute paper, knowledge probe, process analysis and puncuated lectures - good stuff.
Having students reflect on what they learned through group work seems helpful. I had groups that didn't want any groups work in their class and struggled with identifying any positives.
Questioning really stood out to me as a helpful tool for getting students to think on a deeper level
It is critical to use the correct assessment that matches the cognitive objectives. Too often, instructors are not mindful that there is not a one-size-fits-all for students.
Summative evaluations show the instructor a chance to evaluate how much has been learned in the classroom.
Its very important that our students get the point and when they dont we need to figure out how to get the point across better.
What I gathered was there are many different ways to assess students and that you need to use the method of assessment that aligns with the process at hand.
I do utilize the minute paper method at the end of the class, the CATs are beneficial and I do like to share with the class and how I intend to use their feedback. Leaves fewer people behind and addresses shortcomings quickly
I learned that active learning means that students can make application of knowledge and skills they have developed.
Assessments are most effective when they are holistic. There are several domains that need to be covered by assessments. A students' critical thinking and thought process and invaluable for their careers, so instructors need to assess for these qualities as well. Ethical reasoning and values also need to be assessed.
Assessments need to be authentic and measure the previous content delivered.
