In this module I learned how to view assessments as a learning tool for both myself and students. Assessment outcomes allow me to see how effective I was in communicating the learning objectives in a way that students understood the learned what was taught. I also learned how valuable rubrics can be in communicating learning expectations, which in turn allow students to demonstrate their understanding or misunderstanding. In this module I learned how valuable self and peer assessments are in helping students to identify problem areas in their work and in the work of their peers, with the help of a rubric, to provide opportunity for making corrections before submitting for grading. Then I learned how important feedback is and that students deserve feeback that is frequent, connected to learning, positive, automatic, individualized, and specific/detailed.
While I've used rubrics before, I was not fully sold on their value. I think this lesson has changed how I now see the power of using rubrics to assess learning objectives. I intend to implement rubrics where I can in the courses I teach.
