Reflection #4

This week we discussed assessment for learning (AFL). Of the tenants presented for AFL, I focused on two.

1) AFL develops learners’ capacity for self-assessment so that they can become reflective and self-managing

And

2) Learners should receive constructive guidance about how to improve

I chose these because they go right along with the way I conduct assessment in my classes. I use rubrics in my classes as a method of self-assessment. The students know going in what is expected of them on each project. They have told me a number of times that they like knowing how I am going to grade and what will be graded going in. I also like to give feedback during the project. I like to do pre-assessments and let them know what they would receive if I graded the project right then and give them feedback on what to fix. You can’t fix something if you do not know it is broken.

I think that self-assessment is good because it gives you the opportunity to take charge of your learning and make sure that what you are learning is what you need to know.