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In today’s session we will:In today’s session we will:
• Discuss the purpose of assessment
• Explore types of assessment
• Examine the application of ‘paper-light’ assessment
• Initial planning for microteach
By the end of this session you will be able to:• Identify the purpose of assessment• Describe various forms of assessment• Identify teaching strategies linked to formative
assessment• Apply at least one method of paper-light
assessment
You could also:• Identify a topic for the micro teach• Plan for assessments T6 & T7
Assessment – What’s it all about?
• Measuring • Judgment• Identify difficulties• Norm-referenced• Criterion –referenced• Improves learning• Clear goals
Stages of assessment
In pairs/small groups match the statements up with the type of
assessment it describes.
Initial Assessment• Starting point
• Used to identify learners needs, goals and desires
• Informs planning
• Allows you to respond to learning needs
In small groups look through the examples of initial assessment pro-formas.
Discuss how you would adapt them for your groups.
Formative assessment
• Ongoing • Monitoring progress • Variety• RARPA• Learner involvement
But what do you use?
Share your ideas with your table
Paper-light assessment• Using video for initial assessment – Fitness
• Using voice recordings to show progress (formative assessment) – ESOL
• Using video for final assessment – Dancehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y8xlQO25Xc&feature=player_embedded
• Taking photos of learners work – Arts & Crafts
• Checking learning: learners creating Powerpoint (in class or at home) - Languages (alternative free software to Powerpoint: Microsoft Photostory 3)
Meaningful use of recordings• To summarise:• Record an individual’s progress & achievement• The recordings capture a learning objective from
your lesson plan or scheme of work• Caption images (or use image file names) to identify
the learning objective & date.
• Cross-reference or link to recordings from other paperwork: eg ILPs. Store files with centre
managers.• Written permission: needed if the recording is to be
published / used in the public domain.