there has to be, in my opinion, a lot of time spent with students. that's how one can gauge their understanding. not just testing. there are other cues of progress not found in testing.
Problem solving skills are difficult to assess with objective testing. It's better to assign in class problems and watch students work through them together. This also helps them to see the importance of teamwork.
I learnt the importance of active learning and getting student participation in class by using for example, CATS.
In my situation, a constant flow of 1000 students a year, I need to develop more formative assessments along the course of the program. We already have a summative assessment, but it is really inadequate in my opinion.
A good review of student evaluation and assessment
doing the mini classrooms assessment techniques (CATs)are something that I can incorporate into class teaching. Sometimes our curriculum is lecture heavy--so by bringing in these soft skills more often it would help develop the student's ability to be successful in their careers
This lesson drove home the importance of student learning assessments and provided future instructors with considerations to improve their assessment process.
I learned the importance of CATs (Classroom Assessment Techniques) and their ability to help students connect their learning to application.
I learned about assessments for students and how it helps you understand your students education level.
If a student does not have the opportunity or is not assisted in developing the needed soft skills for employment success then the instructor and/or institution are not preparing the student for career success.
Quite frankly, this section scared me due to the myriad of levels in which our students are. In other words, how does one go about addressing the fact that they are from different backgrounds and may have different ideas about morals and values. Better yet, how does one go about compartmentalizing the differences?
Well, relax. This has already been done. From my vantage point and in a wonderful display of "cooperation", classes reason (on their own) the best way to go about operating as a class. This is usually brought forward by an undercurrent of "motus operandi" on behalf of the better performing students. All other students seen to follow their lead until they find that they can or cannot handle the responsibility. Thereafter, they begin to adapt reasons that have been presented through past examples of those that have been successful at producing lackluster performances.
Student learn by being engaged
In this module I learnt that you have to learn or identify how each of your students are and how they learn or what makes it easier for them to absorb the information that is being taught. Also, active learning can help students helps in the learning process plus have them participate more
In this module I enjoyed the information on CATS - small-scale assessment techniques. I will be using some of these techniques going forward.
I learned that our assessment tools need to be valid -- they measure what we are setting out to measure in regards to student learning.
I learned about the importance of student evaluation, exploring the various types of assessments used. Most importantly, I gained a clear understanding of the key differences between formative and summative evaluations, and how each plays a crucial role in the learning process.
"Validity means honesty - that we are measuring what we say we are measuring and that we know and can show what it is we are measuring."
Answer:
Through this module, I’ve learned that student learning assessment is not just about measuring academic performance but also about understanding the depth and breadth of students' knowledge and skills. I’ve gained insights into various assessment methods, including formative and summative assessments, and the importance of aligning assessments with learning objectives. The module also emphasized the role of assessment in providing constructive feedback that can guide and improve the learning process.
Application:
I plan to apply this knowledge by designing assessments that are more closely aligned with my learning goals. I will incorporate a mix of formative assessments, such as quizzes and discussions, to monitor students’ progress and adjust my teaching strategies accordingly. These will allow me to identify areas where students may be struggling and provide timely feedback to support their development.
For summative assessments, I will focus on creating tasks that not only evaluate students’ knowledge but also their ability to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. Additionally, I’ll use the feedback from these assessments to reflect on and improve my teaching practices, ensuring that my approach continuously evolves to meet the needs of my students.
Determinar que tipo de evaluacion colabora con el aprendizaje nos permite ser mas eficaz con los alumnos para lograr el resultado esperado
The evaluation of each student is key to gauge the students knowledge on the subject and to assist you in planning your lesson plans.
