using assessments in instruction
What is Component 3D?
Component 3D draws out the importance of assessment in the classroom. It expands assessment to include more than just tests, but also informal assessments that can be completed during any part of a lesson where it fits, which could include at the beginning of a lesson, in the middle, or at the end, depending on the topic, and on the purpose of the assessment. The assessments not only discern how well the students are learning, but also how well the teacher is adapting his lessons to reach all of the students.
Why is Component 3D important?
Assessments are important to include in the lesson, as well as at the end of the lesson so that the teacher can find out whether or not he is communicating to the student what he is attempting to. The teacher needs to ensure that the students have a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of them on every assignment, so that the teacher can give specific feedback that will enhance the student's future performances. This is typically done using a rubric, as a rubric is a concise, yet all-inclusive set of instructions that is easy to read. These assessments are an essential part of the students' learning experience, as it is what enables the teacher and the school to track their progress in learning, and determine what goals the students are meeting, ans what ones are left to be worked on.
What are the elements of Component 3D?
The first element of Component 3D is Assessment Criteria. The teacher needs to ensure that the students understand what is expected of them for each assessment. This can easily be accomplished by allowing the students to contribute to the criteria that they will be assessed by, as well as allowing them to track their progress. Teachers are also required to be able to be able to use assessments effectively at various points in the lesson, as they are vital to the students' learning all the way through.
The second element of Component 3D is Monitoring of Student Learning. This element specifies that the teacher must be able to use a variety of assessment techniques in order to reach all students. This is important because the teacher must be able to affirm that each individual is learning in the classroom, in addition to the entire classroom as a whole testing well. At the end of the unit, the teacher must have evidence of each student learning the instructional material, in satisfaction of state and curricular standards.
The third element of Component 3D is the Feedback to Students. The teacher must ensure, through meaningful feedback, that the students know what they have done well, and what still needs improvement. Feedback needs to be not only important to the students, and valuable to their learning, but also given shortly after the assessment so that the student knows that the teacher is taking their learning seriously, as well as so that they are still invested in finding out how to improve upon the assignment that they recently completed.
The final element of Component 3D is Student Self-Assessment and Monitoring of Progress. Students need to value their learning, and be interested in tracking their own progress. They should be able to give themselves assessments so that they know what they understand, and what they still need help with. The student should also be able to determine how well their work meets the specifications of a rubric that they are provided with.
What are some artifacts displaying Component 3D?
Artifacts displaying Component 3D could include a rubric that the teacher has created, examples of a formative and a summative assessment, and examples of an assessment to be given during the lesson as well as a follow-up assessment to be given at the end of the lesson.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Component 3D draws out the importance of assessment in the classroom. It expands assessment to include more than just tests, but also informal assessments that can be completed during any part of a lesson where it fits, which could include at the beginning of a lesson, in the middle, or at the end, depending on the topic, and on the purpose of the assessment. The assessments not only discern how well the students are learning, but also how well the teacher is adapting his lessons to reach all of the students.
Why is Component 3D important?
Assessments are important to include in the lesson, as well as at the end of the lesson so that the teacher can find out whether or not he is communicating to the student what he is attempting to. The teacher needs to ensure that the students have a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of them on every assignment, so that the teacher can give specific feedback that will enhance the student's future performances. This is typically done using a rubric, as a rubric is a concise, yet all-inclusive set of instructions that is easy to read. These assessments are an essential part of the students' learning experience, as it is what enables the teacher and the school to track their progress in learning, and determine what goals the students are meeting, ans what ones are left to be worked on.
What are the elements of Component 3D?
The first element of Component 3D is Assessment Criteria. The teacher needs to ensure that the students understand what is expected of them for each assessment. This can easily be accomplished by allowing the students to contribute to the criteria that they will be assessed by, as well as allowing them to track their progress. Teachers are also required to be able to be able to use assessments effectively at various points in the lesson, as they are vital to the students' learning all the way through.
The second element of Component 3D is Monitoring of Student Learning. This element specifies that the teacher must be able to use a variety of assessment techniques in order to reach all students. This is important because the teacher must be able to affirm that each individual is learning in the classroom, in addition to the entire classroom as a whole testing well. At the end of the unit, the teacher must have evidence of each student learning the instructional material, in satisfaction of state and curricular standards.
The third element of Component 3D is the Feedback to Students. The teacher must ensure, through meaningful feedback, that the students know what they have done well, and what still needs improvement. Feedback needs to be not only important to the students, and valuable to their learning, but also given shortly after the assessment so that the student knows that the teacher is taking their learning seriously, as well as so that they are still invested in finding out how to improve upon the assignment that they recently completed.
The final element of Component 3D is Student Self-Assessment and Monitoring of Progress. Students need to value their learning, and be interested in tracking their own progress. They should be able to give themselves assessments so that they know what they understand, and what they still need help with. The student should also be able to determine how well their work meets the specifications of a rubric that they are provided with.
What are some artifacts displaying Component 3D?
Artifacts displaying Component 3D could include a rubric that the teacher has created, examples of a formative and a summative assessment, and examples of an assessment to be given during the lesson as well as a follow-up assessment to be given at the end of the lesson.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.