Self-Reflection [Teachback]

Danica Jucutan

Self-Assessment: Chapter 1-Why Do Teachers Need to Know about Assessment?

ED 450: Assessment & Evaluation: Ms. Soledad Camacho

September 10, 2012

Self-Reflection

1.      What did you want the class to learn from your teachback presentation?

a.       My partner and I wanted our class to learn about assessment in general. We wanted to share a brief explanation about how assessment greatly reflects on federal law rules. We also wanted the class to know a short explanation of the difference between assessment and test; many people often think that assessment and test are similar and is simply a synonym to one another. From our teachback we explained the traditional and today’s reason why assessments are used for and in general, what teacher’s need to know about assessments.

2.      How did you asses what they learned?

a.       We used a continuum voting activity as our assessment; however it was not very effective because we noticed that some students followed the students who knew the answers. We tried our best to check their understanding by asking those who disagreed with the correct answers..

3.      I am proudest of these components of my teachback presentation: (explain why)

a.       I enjoyed the whole activity expect for the assessment. The lecture was short and simple and easy to understand, the discussion between students and teacher was present which showed us that they were paying attention. As for the warm-up activity and chapter activity, it went well. Students were engaged and ready to participate and learn.

4.      I can improve my teaching in the following ways: (explain why you felt these are areas that needed to be improved)

a.       I think the oral presentation needed more improvement. I was nervous! I was ready to present, but when I see the crowd looking at me, I completely forget the things I need to say or explain. As I have mentioned earlier, assessment also needed improvement. Another way we could have done the activity is by putting their heads down and having them raise their hands if they agreed and place their hands on the table if they disagreed. I honestly felt that the continuum voting needed to be planned out well

5.      Ideas to contemplate?

a.       New assessment activities, other hands-on activities that deals with the chapters that would entice the rest of the class to join in on the class discussion.

6.      Why was it important to study this chapter?

a.       I think it is important to study this chapter because it gives us information of how assessment came about, what do teachers need to know about, how it is important, how it reflects on teachers and the school itself. Without knowing the foundation of assessment, it will be difficult for many of us to understand what assessment really is.