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Module 1 TID TID 1 We have studied that good assessments are meaningful, which hints that assessments are not always so. Have you found assessment as an always meaningful, purposeful experience, or had there been occasion(s) that you found it something to dread about? Cite memorable experience(s) about one or both. How can you use understanding from this module to shed light on (e.g., explain, justify, rectify) such experiences. How can you use understanding from this module to shed light on (e.g., explain, justify, rectify) such experiences. Assessment is an important component of today's educational system. Assessment functions as an individual evaluation system as well as a means of comparing performance across a range and across populations. However, with so many various types of assessments available (and even mandated) for so many different institutions these days, it can be difficult to keep the true objective of assessing in mind. The goal of assessment is to obtain meaningful information regarding student performance or progress, or to establish student interests in order to make decisions about their learning process. After acquiring this information, teachers can tailor their teaching strategies by reflecting on each student's degree of success as well as the tendencies of the group. Continuous assessment gives day-to-day input on the learning and teaching processes. Assessment can boost the effectiveness of teaching and learning. It also promotes a concept of teaching as a formative process that grows over time with feedback and involvement from students. Assessment is necessary because students who are having learning difficulties may benefit from it through which a teacher will able to detect learning issues such as reading comprehension issues, an inability to remember written or spoken words, hearing or speech difficulties, and problems with hand- eye coordination, and they typically complete a summative assessment after finishing the study of a topic. Their degree of achievement can be assessed, and the teacher can provide those comments on their assets and limitations. Teachers can utilize the results of the exam to develop a plan for remediation for pupils who didn't grasp the subject or skill. On the other hand, during my high school years, I noticed that a written formal assessment alone does not give a complete picture of student achievement. Students with stronger vocal and visual performance abilities as well as exceptional creativity are at a disadvantage. The curriculum may be trimmed to teach to the test if teacher performance is judged by students' performance on standardized tests. Alternative assessments may or may not be useful, but it is certain that this argument will continue for some time to come. In this module, I learned that an individual can enhance your skills in your area of interest through assessment. One can learn what suits them best by analyzing their strengths and limitations. From there, one can try to hone their abilities in the relevant field. Students should understand that conducting assessments after each lesson is complete is akin to completing a learning objective. Numerous aspects of education are impacted, including grades, placements, curricula, school finance, and curriculum requirements. Everyone must complete assessments because they play a crucial role in determining what,
when, and how we learn new material. As a result, getting the right assessment is important for both students and teachers. References: Brissenden, G., Slater, T. (n. d.). Assessment Primer. Field-tested Learning Assessment Guide. http://archive.wceruw.org/cl1/flag/start/primerfull.htm Soulsby, E. (2009). What is Assessment?. University of Connecticut. http://cid.buu.ac.th/information/Eric_Soulsby_Assessment_Notes.pdf TID 1. Identify some very typical ways by which evidence for academic assessment are gathered. What types of evidence do educators tend to ignore or fail to recognize? What kinds of evidence do they show little interest in making use of? Summative and formative assessments are terms used to describe different types of student learning measurement techniques. Summative assessments include tests, quizzes, and other graded course activities that are intended to gauge student achievement. They are cumulative and frequently demonstrate what learners have learned at the conclusion of a unit or a course. Summative assessment in a course involves the formula used to determine each student's grade and as formative assessment, which refers to any process by which students receive feedback on their progress and suggestions for improvement. It can be given verbally during office hours, in writing on assignments, via rubrics, and via emails. Student learning can be continuously and everyday assessed via formative assessments. One can be more methodical and intentional by asking students to write down the most crucial ideas or the most perplexing details of the lecture on index cards at the end of the class hour rather than simply asking them if they understood or had any questions. Gathering and analyzing the responses gives a teacher an insight into the themes that the students have recalled and possible directions for your upcoming instruction. Students gain understanding of their own learning when they receive feedback on these themes. On the other hand, many teachers use assignment expectations and rubric metrics to grade examinations and assignments in a way that doesn't help pupils prepare for their future employment. Assessment methods used nowadays aren't always fair. The fairness of predicting future performance of underprivileged pupils who have previously had minimal educational resources using the results of standardized tests, these students' test results frequently reveal more about their socioeconomic status than about their academic potential. This is only one illustration of how assessment objectives, modalities, formats, and delivery can help students develop the fundamental competencies they will need to be successful future workers and global citizens. Exam content that is inclusive of students from all backgrounds helps to ensure equitable student results. Assessments can no longer merely measure knowledge recall; they must also foster critical thinking and problem solving while remaining relevant to the labor market.
Soulsby, E. (2009). What is Assessment?. University of Connecticut. http://cid.buu.ac.th/information/Eric_Soulsby_Assessment_Notes.pdf TID 1. Is doing multiple measures essential or an unnecessary burden to teachers and designers? The term "multiple measures" refers to the use of several indicators to gauge student learning. Multiple points in time are used to collect this data, which is then studied both within and between subject areas. In this case, institutions use two or more factors for evaluation and placement. Interviews, attitude surveys, transcripts from high school or college, and other types of multiple measures are a few examples. On the other hand, the concepts of teaching and teacher practice are by their very nature complicated and multidimensional. There are many different activities and interactions that go on during teaching, both within and outside of the classroom. These interactions and activities range from substantive in character to practical in nature (e.g., daily routines, classroom management), to psychological in nature (e.g., motivation, respect, feedback) in teacher-student interactions, when used more widely, the term "teacher practice" refers to a variety of activities that instructors engage in outside the classroom, such as interactions with parents, school officials, and other teachers, participation in school activities, and service to the community. Consequently, even while the idea of evaluating a teacher's success has a straightforward intuitive appeal, in reality it entails choosing, defining, gathering data on, and drawing conclusions involving numerous complicated component structures.