Assessment of learning is an integral part of the teaching – learning process. Assessment tool should match with performance objective. The results of assessment must be fed back to the learners. In assessing learning, teachers must consider learners’ learning styles and multiple intelligences and so must come up with a variety of ways of assessing learning. To contribute to the building of the culture success in the school, it is pedagogically sound that in our assessment techniques we give some positive feedback along with not so good ones.
Emphasize on self-assessment.
If we believed that our task as teachers is to teach all pupils/students, and that it is possible that all students, even those from limited backgrounds, will have access to opportunities and therefore can achieve, then the bell curve mentality must be abandoned. Assessment of learning should never be used punishment or as a disciplinary measure. Results of learning assessment must be communicated regularly and clearly to parents. Emphasize on real world application that favors realistic performances over out-of-context drill items.
These are the Assessment in the Different Phases of Instruction:
Prior to Instruction
– You may give pre-teaching assessment to determine where your students are in relation to your lesson. You can make use of a written pre-test, the KWL technique, or by simply asking them some questions to diagnose your students’ entry knowledge and skills.
During Instruction
– There are many ways by which learning can be assessed in the process of teaching. We can immediately find out if our pupils can follow the lesson by posting oral questions or by observing them as they perform classroom activities.
After Instruction
– After you spent an hour or less teaching, you would like to find our proof of learning. You will do formative evaluation. If you gave a pre-test prior to instruction, then you give a post test after instruction. If you used KWL technique, then go back to it and ask your students to share what they learned.
By: Lilian B. Ordiales | T-III | Limay National High School
