Learning the differences of FOR, OF and AS for the Assessment allows me to identify their differences and when should I used them. Like Assessment for learning allows me to use this method to assess the pre-requisite knowledge or skills of my students so that I would know I would I teach them on the topic that is to be discuss. Also Assessment Of Learning is an evaluation of the students’ learning on the topic that was discussed, this can be done in summative assessment like periodical exam, unit test, etc. Also, the Assessment As Learning is a continuous process that would allow both the teacher and the students to do a self-assessment from the topic that was discussed, these would further improve or develop the instructional materials or design of the course.
Also, aligning the assessment from the learning objectives is also a good way to evaluate the students learning, if the learning objectives are met or achieved by the teacher.
As a newbie college instructor, since I’m not an education course graduate, all I know before was just to administer an exam to evaluate my students. But this course allows me to better assess my students’ learning so that teaching learning process is effective. Before, I don’t assess my students’ pre-requisite knowledge or skills, I proceed immediately to the discussion. Whereas, assessing their pre-requisite knowledge and skills would allow me to have knowledge on how would I deliver the discussion so that they could also participate in recitation.
Lastly, before I don’t appreciate the feedback from my students, colleagues and department head, because I thought it is negative feedback and I felt depressed or offended. However, it allows me to improve my teaching to better develop my teaching pedagogy and instructional materials. Feedback is not always negative, it is positive. Meaning it is both positive and negative. Happy Learning!
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