Assessment and Co
What are the three different types of assessment?
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Reflection/ Reflective writing
How many sets of transdisciplinary skills do we work on in English class? Do not name them at this stage.
FIVE sets.
What are the FIVE characteristics of a self-directed learner?
A self-directed learner:
- has transdisciplinary skills
- is a risk taker
- is confident
- is enthusiastic
- is responsible
At what time of the period does your teacher highlight learning objectives?
At the beginning and/ or end of the period.
Learning outcomes + reflection and action plan and evaluation lead to...
Impact
Growth
Define formative assessment and give examples.
Ongoing assessment
- Activities
- Worksheets/ Handouts
- Writing process
Name and define 1 set of transdisciplinary skills.
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How does a student take risks in class?
- She/ He is not afraid to speak up
- She/ He thinks out of the box and tries new ways to learn and present
Objectives are broken down into...
Learning targets (LTs)
What are the two learning principles we have been focusing on for the past three years?
Learning Principle 3: assessment
Learning Principle 5: Learner engagement and autonomy
Define summative assessment and give examples.
Comprehensive evaluation that assesses how much has been achieved.
- Term test
- Exam
- End of unit project (possibly)
Name and define 1 set of transdisciplinary skills that has not been named and defined yet.
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What do you learn in English class?
We learn:
- lifelong skills
- transdisciplinary skills
We learn it all via the English language as well as other languages and subjects.
Define learning outcomes and give examples.
Learning outcomes are skills that learners
- will know
- will be able to do
- will be able to demonstrate
by the end of a unit/ course.
Explain Learning Principle 3.
- Formative assessment: ongoing assessment (activities/ worksheets)
- Summative assessment: term tests/ exams
- Reflection: end of an activity/ term
Define reflection/ reflective writing.
reflective writing is done by learners. It shows:
1- where learners are in terms of what they are learning (current objectives)
2- where they should be (set goals)
3- a plan on how to improve and reach the goals in question
4- follow up on achieving their goals/ targets and showing growth
Name and define 1 set of transdisciplinary skills that has not been named and defined yet.
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You are encouraged to link what you learn in English class to...
- previous skills
- real life
- other subjects
What are high order thinking skills?
- Analyze
- Create
- Evaluate
Explain Learning Principle 5.
- We have a voice and choice in what we learn, how we learn it, and how we show that we have learned it.
- We use and personalize our strengths, interests and passion.
- We are self-directed learners.
Define diagnostic assessment.
Activity/ task that shows what skills to start with and how to move forward.
Name and define the last 2 sets of transdisciplinary skills that have not been named and defined yet.
:) :)
What is the role of the teacher in your class?
- Facilitator
- Guide
- Mentor
NOT a lecturer
What does your teacher encourage you to do in class?
(a minimum of FIVE)
- Investigate
- Think for yourselves
- Be daring in expressing your thoughts
- Use mistakes as learning opportunities
- Take part in the process of your peers explaining their thoughts
- OTHER
Recite verbatim our:
- vision
- mission
- learning definition
Check your answers on the bulletin board ;)