assessment and reflection
‘Assessment is the process of identify, gathering and interpreting information about students learning’ (NSW DET, n.d). Planning for assessment will allow teachers to incorporate the ability to plan for learning using a range of formal, informal or self-reflection assessments (NSWIT, 2005). Assessment for learning should occur as a regular part of teaching and learning and this information should be gained from assessment activities to further develops students’ knowledge and ability to learn (NSW DET, n.d).
A collection of information from a variety of sources will indicate good assessment. This will provide a broader perspective on the student’s performance which should give a clearer indication on difficulties that may occur. As a new teacher it is important to know your students interests and prior knowledge to engage the students in the task. Therefore this will encourage learning to be significant and meaningful. If students understand what is being taught and why it is significant they will understand the usefulness of the task (NSW DET, 2003). Teachers should reflect on their teaching practice and allow for discussions or feedback to further improve life long learning skills (NSW DET, 2003). Teachers who are reflective educators will be able to take note of their teaching practice and reconstruct ‘events, emotions and accomplishments of a teaching experience’ (Merickel, 1998).
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING CHECKLIST
Hi Amy, this assessment for learning checklist will remind you of a few tips and hints on how to approach assessment for learning in the classroom.
A collection of information from a variety of sources will indicate good assessment. This will provide a broader perspective on the student’s performance which should give a clearer indication on difficulties that may occur. As a new teacher it is important to know your students interests and prior knowledge to engage the students in the task. Therefore this will encourage learning to be significant and meaningful. If students understand what is being taught and why it is significant they will understand the usefulness of the task (NSW DET, 2003). Teachers should reflect on their teaching practice and allow for discussions or feedback to further improve life long learning skills (NSW DET, 2003). Teachers who are reflective educators will be able to take note of their teaching practice and reconstruct ‘events, emotions and accomplishments of a teaching experience’ (Merickel, 1998).
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING CHECKLIST
Hi Amy, this assessment for learning checklist will remind you of a few tips and hints on how to approach assessment for learning in the classroom.
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different TYPES OF ASSESsMENT
Amy, this is very uesful information about the different types of assessments you will use in your classroom. Assessment for learning will determine what you need to teach and what students need to learn. This document will provide you with different types of assessments in a table form including strategies you may use in your classroom
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PRINCIPLES FOR ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/principles.php
This link will guide you through important information on prinicples for assessment and reporting in NSW Government schools. Towards the end of the information provided it also includes good classroom assessment strategies. This is a good starting point for you to understand what is expected and how to implement the principles in your teaching practice. The website also provides you with information on K-6 curriclum focusing on all six key learning area. This will also be helpful for your planning and programming.
This link will guide you through important information on prinicples for assessment and reporting in NSW Government schools. Towards the end of the information provided it also includes good classroom assessment strategies. This is a good starting point for you to understand what is expected and how to implement the principles in your teaching practice. The website also provides you with information on K-6 curriclum focusing on all six key learning area. This will also be helpful for your planning and programming.
Short Literacy Assessment Tasks
This document provides a range of short assessment activities that would benefit you in getting to know where your students are in regards to literacy. You could conduct some small pre-assessment tasks that will allow you to develop appropriate literacy groupings based on ability or interest (2010).
This document provides a range of short assessment activities that would benefit you in getting to know where your students are in regards to literacy. You could conduct some small pre-assessment tasks that will allow you to develop appropriate literacy groupings based on ability or interest (2010).
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REFLECTION CHECKLIST
Not sure on what you should be reflecting on after each lesson? Well here you will find a reflection checklist which will lead you to grow and develp as an individual- morally, personally as well as cognitively. Reflecting on your teaching practice will allow you to acknowledge your fears, better understand your strengths and weaknesses and identify any areas of improvement.
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