Building a Positive Culture of Assessment
Course Description:
This module is part 5 of an 8 part science series on Creating a strong Learning Environment and Supporting a Vision for Learning. In this module we will look at ways to create and maintain a strong culture of assessment so that the learning environment supports all students and allows them to excel. and informative assessments to plan accordingly.
Topics Addressed:
Objectives
Knowledge:
Skills:
Mindset:
This module is part 5 of an 8 part science series on Creating a strong Learning Environment and Supporting a Vision for Learning. In this module we will look at ways to create and maintain a strong culture of assessment so that the learning environment supports all students and allows them to excel. and informative assessments to plan accordingly.
Topics Addressed:
- What are the different types of assessments and how are they best used in the classroom?
- How can assessments be used to empower kids rather than oppress kids especially for a diverse population?
- How can you emphasize equity in assessments while also looking at bias and assessments
- What are ways to empower students to self-assess?
Objectives
Knowledge:
- Teachers understand that creating a positive classroom culture is important to the success of all students.
- Teachers are knowledgeable about what makes a strong assessment.
- Teachers understand that different types of assessments are used for different things
- Teachers understand that assessments can cause anxiety and consternation for many students
Skills:
- Teachers can create assessments that are appropriate for their students
- Teachers can administer different types of assessments
- Teachers can evaluate assessments
Mindset:
- Assessments are tools for learning about students and their understanding
- Assessments are varied and each type offers something useful to the teacher
- Assessments are not just for summative purposes