I found the most value out of this section when it discussed the different types of assessments. I particularly liked “muddiest point” and Google Form “exit slips”, as valuable tools to gage students understanding and retainment of a given lesson or topic.
Im going to use more assessments this year.
i plan to use a lot more formative assessments in my classes. students need time to practice new skills without worrying about a grade.
It is difficult for me to apply some of the concepts in this module since my classes are entirely online, so there is little one-on-one interaction with students unless they are willing to schedule time with me. Most work full time jobs, have families, and may be doing classwork in the middle of the night. However, I do go over the stackable certificates with them during advising sessions when planning their classes and also the differences between certificates and certifications. I emphasize the importance of certifications to stand out as a paralegal, since it is entirely voluntary, and also the importance of the professional organizations.
I like the idea of the Table of Specifications because it would ensure that all of the course objectives are being measured to ensure the course really is focused on helping students reach those learning outcomes.
I will incorporate more formative assessments in my classes next semester, and I want to incorporate IRCs into some of my classes.
I have learned that the students need to have a structure to ensure their learnimg process is strong and will help them retain what they have learned.
particularly relevant in demonstrating the need for layered credentials and total life learning
Love the movement towards stackable credentials. It seems that there are probably certifications which could apply accross many different content areas as well: First Aid, OSHA Workplace Safety, CPR.
I was excited to learn about the industry credentials, specifically the stackable optons. I think more than ever we're seeing a rise in employer expectations, especially having multi-skilled employees. I'd be interested in learning more about stackable credentials and how they could be applied in graphic communications, since the field is so flexible and fluid already. I can only imagine what opportunities stackable credentials could do to my students careers!
I use formative assesment in my classes regularly, so students can learn the concepts without panicking about their grades. I also really liked the entry/exit sheet idea, especially for my print production class and intro to graphic communications class.
As an intstructor, it is critical to assess students along the way-- to make sure that the teaching is progressing in a way that is allowing students to learn, and to ensure that the students are in fact learning!
Both engagement and assessments monitor student growth. I plan to use both summative and formative assessments in the classroom. I also plan to have the differences between a certificate, license, degree, and certification posted in the classroom.
Summative and formative assessments seem to be a valuable way of gauging a student's knowledge and proficiency.
Engagement and formative assessment are needed in order to monitor and mesure progress.
Formative and Summative Assessments are both key aspects of gauging student learning, and CTE Teachers should be prepared to use both as they engage students with the curriculum.
I've always been interested in learning more about offering my students the opportunity to take an IRC. I think these go along way towards the student feeling accomplished and ready to move on in the workforce. I found alot of good information in this unit/module that went towards increasing the knowledge of what certificates were out there.
Formative Assessment is an interesting concept. I have discussions with my students to see how well they absorbed the module.
And is it time to proceed with the next?
Creating assessments that are not grade based allow students the opportunity to fail without consequence. This is a key factor in my classroom and I like that there is an actual area of assessment for this type of learning. If you have not failed at something, you haven't really learned.
I've learned that CTE educators need to continously develop formative assessments to monitor student progress and to aid student's and provide enrichment or remideation when needed. Also, I learned that industry credentials should serve as a course map of stackable credentials that lead to a degree and employability.
I can't say I ever thought about the end of the class first but i do give quizs to help me gauge the students and how they are doing so a more refined approch of that is something I want to incorporate. I also need a better overall understanding of summative assessment its just not clear to me at this point. In our program we are expecting graduates to take their state licence exam as part an overall assessment.
