EDU673 Week 3 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

EDU 673 Week 3 Discussion  

Dq1

Effective Assessment. Provide an example from your own classroom or from your past educational experience of effective assessment. What elements made it effective? Did it lead to improved teaching and learning? Why or why not? What was its overall purpose? Next provide an example ofineffective assessment. What elements made it ineffective? What were the results of the assessment? Did it hinder your learning? Lower you confidence as a learner? Change your motivation?

Guided Response: Review at least two of your peers’ postings and extend their thinking by asking them to clarify any points that may be vague or unsubstantiated by providing an example or an illustration of their point. Offer a solution or modification to the ineffective assessment that could have changed the outcome for them. 

Dq2

Summative Assessment. There are two types of summative assessments, those that assess rote-knowledge skills and those that assess higher-level executive functions. Using the information in your text and from your own educational experience, develop an argument that supports the use of both types of summative assessments. Explain and defend the appropriate use of each type of assessment. Finally, express your opinion on the use of high stakes testing (tests attached to funding) to assess rote-knowledge skills on a national scale. Is the assessment valid? Is it appropriate? Does it increase student learning?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your peers’ postings explaining why you agree or disagree with their position. Extend their thinking by offering possible solutions to assessing a student's overall performance.