Learning Targets
What's wrong with this learning target?
Students will understand principles of effective communication.
a) too vague
b) too wordy
c) unrealistic
a
A better one: S's will communicate effectively in a professional environment through technical reports and presentations. Starts with an action verb that defines the level of learning; provides context to ensure the outcome is specific and measurable.
What are the 4 types of selected response questions?
Multiple choice, True/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank
On average, how long do teachers wait before answering their own questions?
less than one second!
Fill-in-the-blank: Written response questions are great for knowledge targets, especially larger blocks of knowledge and understanding __________________.
concepts
What type(s) of assessment would be best for this learning target?
I can introduce myself and respond to introductions in (foreign language).
personal communication, performance assessment
What's the problem with this True/False question?
English is commonly spoken in the United States, England, and France.
Not totally true or totally false. A better statement would be:
English is commonly spoken in the United States, England and Australia.
Pretend you're beginning a lesson on a specific cultural tradition/holiday in a language class. What is a question you would ask in a pre-assessment?
answers will vary
When doing performance asessment, which are based on judgement and observation, what is absolutely necessary?
a rubric
What type of assessment would best match this learning target?
Students will be able to identify and classify their spending habits and prepare a personal budget.
performance assessment
Name 3 examples of performance assessments.
Write and Perform a Poem or Spoken Word, Write a Report, Build a Model, Demonstration,Science Fair Project, Art Project, Multimedia Presentation, Design a Game, Design an Assessment, Portfolio, Visual Display, Diorama, Readers’ Theater, etc.
What is I.R.E and what is one of its limitations?
Initiation/Response/Evaluation
Doesn't allow for deeper conversation, more open-ended questions/big picture questions
Name a pre-assessment technique.
KWL, pre-test, brainstorming, questioning, anticipation guide
What type of assessment would you use for this first grade history target:
students will be able to sequence key events from a historical story or picture, demonstrating an understanding of basic chronology and the concept of time.
Selected response
Name 3 examples of personal communication assessment.
participation in discourse, conferences, questioning, oral exams
Name 3 types of questions that encourage higher order thinking.
Questions that ask for more evidence
Questions that ask for clarification
Linking or extension questions
Hypothetical questions
Cause and effect questions
Summary and synthesis questions
RACE: Put the 6 levels of Bloom's in order from bottom to top.
Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create