future of Assessments: what to
do.
Assessments
are vital in assuring that we acquire the correct data to measure how our
students are progressing in the classrooms. Currently, I utilize the same
techniques that my teachers used to assess me when I was in school in the late
80’s up to the 90’s except for a few that integrates the use of the arts to
asses student growth or progress on a certain skill or concept. When asking
questions, I use literal questioning as well as critical thinking questions to
ensure that students are able to utilize these skills to their full capacities.
As
for the future, I plan to use the same techniques of assessments while at the
same time make it challenging and life improving. As stated in the reading by
Margaret Heritage, “there is too much emphasis on assessment and not enough on
formation of learning". In simple terms, we have focused so much on having the
students pass the assessments while we should have focused on forming knowledge
from what they have learned. I am a firm believer that we should not rely
solely on students passing the test, but we should confirm on the need for our
students to pass the test of life.
What
should I do next? I’m going to try to create assessments that related to local
events. For example, I will try to create a reading test using a story set
locally so students can connect to. Most importantly, I will try to device an
assessment that is going to require students to use their understanding to
create a project to showcase the skills they have acquired.
