I am going to discuss High-Leverage Practices as mentioned
on the CEC website
organized around four aspects of practice. I hope you will join in the
conversation!
“HLP4 - Use multiple sources of
information to develop a comprehensive understanding of a student’s strengths
and needs.”
I was never very good at taking tests. I would have test
anxiety and even though I knew the material I would do terrible on tests. I
know that many of my students feel the same way. This is a good reason to use
multiple sources to understand my student’s strengths and needs.
Many of my students might not be able to express themselves
well enough in writing to show their understanding of the material. Even though
they might understand the major concepts, they may not be able to show you
this in the written word.
Others might be able to regurgitate facts and figures but
that doesn’t really show their understanding of the material. It just shows
their ability to memorize things even if they don’t understand the major
concepts.
I like to give several options for students to choose from
in order to show their understanding of the material I teach. This is important
to share these options at the beginning of the lesson so students can be
thinking about them as they work through the material.
Some students might like making something with their hands
while others might enjoy creating a song or dance to show their understanding. Others
might like to act out an important scene. There are so many creative ways to
assess a student’s understanding of the material!
I like to allow the students to choose several options so
they can do something that interests them as well as focusing on something that
they feel is a strength for them. This also helps them be more self-aware of
their abilities and interests. Students also enjoy feeling like they have some
control over their learning.
What ways do you assess your students? Please share.
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