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Session 12. Self- & Peer-Assessment. Self-Assessment. Self-assessment is an essential aspect of the teaching - learning process. Self-assessment promotes … Development of metacognition Critical thinking and problem solving Teacher understanding of the learner.
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Session 12 Self- & Peer-Assessment
Self-Assessment Self-assessment is an essential aspect of the teaching - learning process. Self-assessment promotes … Development of metacognition Critical thinking and problem solving Teacher understanding of the learner
Benefits of Self-Assessment Increase in student engagement (Bruce, 2001). Access to information, otherwise unavailable, about student effort and persistence (Rolheiser & Ross, 2000). Students begin to internalize instructional goals and apply them to future efforts (Herbert, 1998). The Literacy & Numeracy Secretariat: Capacity Building Series (Special Edition #4) http://www.curriculum.org/LNS/coaching/files/pdf/StudentSelfAssessment.pdf
Self-Assessment Self-assessment is an essential aspect of the teaching - learning process. Self-assessment promotes … Development of metacognition Critical thinking and problem solving Teacher understanding of the learner
Peer Assessment Peer-assessment promotes … Shared understanding Collaborative learning Evaluation skills
Considerations and Cautions Self- and peer-assessment should be … Modeled for students Aligned with curriculum expectations Utilized primarily as a formative tool
Considerations and Cautions Cont… With a partner, discuss other considerations and/or cautions when utilizing self- and peer-assessment strategies within elementary, secondary, and post- secondary classrooms.