25 Jul Literature Assessment and The Curriculum Paper

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Discussion 6: Assessment and the Curriculum

In the past, evaluating instruction was generally perceived to take place at the end of the instructional process.  However, evaluation that takes place during the process of instruction, referred to as formative assessment (Links to an external site.), provides important evidence and data for reteaching, accelerating, and/or providing additional learning experiences through various modes. Summative evaluation (Links to an external site.) comes at the end of instruction in the form of final exams, unit exams, or end of course exams.

Instructors should remember that there are numerous other techniques other than testing for evaluating student performance.

Discussion:

As an instructional leader, how will you influence the appropriate development and implementation of assessments followed by the use of assessment data to inform instructional practices?  

• What action will you take to ensure teachers and trainers understand how to interpret student data?
• What methods of communication will you utilize with students/learners to ensure they embrace assessment in a positive manner
• Which alternative assessments will you encourage your teachers/trainers to use for assessment of student/learner performance?
• How you will encourage “student/learner voice” in the assessment of performance.