Assessments Teaching Module

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Author:

Marian Shaffner

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Edutopia at The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Collection:

Individual Authors

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

The assessment module is meant for use either after completion of the project-based learning module or with participants who are familiar with project-based learning. The module is designed for a two to three hour class or session, divided into two parts.

Part One, Guided Process, is designed to give participants a brief introduction to assessment. It answers the questions "Why is Assessment Important?"; "What are Some Types of Assessment?"; and "How Do Rubrics Help?" The Guided Process includes the Assessment Resources section and a PowerPoint® presentation, including presenter notes. This presentation can be shown directly from the Web site or can be downloaded for use as a stand-alone slide show. The video segment, "Assessment Overview" demonstrates assessment in action at various schools. The Assessment Resources section contains additional examples of assessment in action (Urban Academy, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Assessing Project-Based Work).

Part Two, Group Participation, assigns readings and activities for experiential, project-based learning. Ideally, the tasks will be accomplished using group collaboration and with the use of technology.

Specific ISTE NETS Standards have been addressed in this module.

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Discussion Forums, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Lesson Plans, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Training Materials, Video Lectures, Other

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video

Technical Requirements:

Browser-driven. Links to download the latest version of Adobe's free Acrobat Reader, and Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer are provided.

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Copyright Holder:

The George Lucas Educational Foundation