Assessment, Feedback, and Questioning - Summer Week 6 Notes
1. Think about a recent lesson where you used assessment to inform your teaching:
- What was the learning objective?
The learning objective was for students to understand the use of pathetic fallacy in
literature .
- How did you use assessment during the lesson to check for understanding?
I used a combination of questioning techniques, quick quizzes, and observation of student
work to assess understanding during the lesson.
- What did you learn from this assessment about your students' understanding?
I learned that most students grasped the basic concept of pathetic fallacy.
- How did this information inform your subsequent teaching?
This information led me to reteach the detailed steps using a different approach,
incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
2. Reflect on the questioning techniques you used in the lesson:
- Which questioning techniques did you find most effective?
Open-ended questions and probing questions were most effective as they encouraged
deeper thinking and discussion.
- How did these techniques help you assess student understanding and guide your teaching?
These techniques allowed me to understand any misconceptions, enabling me to provide
targeted feedback and adjust my teaching strategies accordingly.
3. Consider the feedback you provided to students during and after the lesson:
- How did you ensure that your feedback was timely and specific?
I provided immediate verbal feedback during class activities and written feedback on their
assignments with specific comments on what they did well and areas for improvement.
- What impact did this feedback have on student learning and motivation?
The timely and specific feedback helped students understand their mistakes and successes,
motivating them to improve and continue engaging with the content.
4. Think about how you could use peer and self-assessment in your classroom:
- How might these strategies benefit your students?
Peer and self-assessment can help students develop critical thinking skills, take
responsibility for their learning, and gain diverse perspectives on their work.
- What steps could you take to incorporate more peer and self-assessment opportunities
into your lessons?
I could implement structured peer review sessions, use reflection journals, and
incorporate self-assessment checklists for various assignments.
5. Plan a future lesson incorporating the assessment and feedback strategies discussed:
- What will be the learning objective of the lesson?
The learning objective will be the use of pethatic fallacy in films..
- Which assessment strategies will you use to check for understanding and provide
feedback?
I will use formative assessments like concept maps, class discussions, and exit tickets,
along with providing immediate verbal feedback and detailed written feedback on their
projects.
Reflection
Reflecting on my recent lessons, I realise the importance of using assessment to inform
teaching and improve student learning. Questioning techniques and timely feedback play a
crucial role in understanding student progress and addressing misconceptions.
Incorporating peer and self-assessment strategies can further enhance student engagement
and ownership of their learning.
