CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION-ASSESSMENT IN LEARNING 2

ASSESSMENT IN LEARNING

1. A ssessment of L earning 2

2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Assessment of Learning 2

3. Lesson 1: Basic Concepts, Theories, and Principles in Assessing Learning Using Non-Traditional Methods Learning Outcomes: In this lesson you are expected to: explain the alternative assessment and related concepts; and demonstrate an understanding of the different principles in assessing learning using alternative methods of assessment.

4. What is an alternative assessment? Assessment It is generally defined as th e process of gathering quantitative and/or qualitative data for the purpose of making decisions. Assessment of Learning It can be defined as the systematic and purpose-oriented collection, analysis, and interpretation of evidence of student learning in order to make informed decisions relevant to the learners.

5. Assessment for Learning It refers to the use of assessment to identify the needs of students in order to modify instruction or the learning activities in the classroom. Traditional Assessment It refers to the use of traditional assessment strategies or tools to provide information on student learning.

6. What is an alternative assessment? It refers to the use of alternative or nontraditional assessment strategies or tools to collect information on student learning. Examples: performance-oriented assessment methods product-oriented assessment methods

7. Features: 1. Assessment is based on authentic tasks that demonstrate learners’ ability to accomplish communication goals; 2. Instructor and learners focus on communication, not on right or wrong answers; 3. Learners help to set the criteria for successful completion of communication tasks; and 4. Learners have opportunities to assess themselves and their peers.

8. The use of alternative assessment can lead to more authentic assessment of learning.

9. Performance Assessment It refers to assessing students learning by requiring them to perform a task or develop a product as a demonstration of one’s learning. Portfolio Assessment It pertains to the student’s construction and use of portfolios in a purposeful and systematic manner in order to document their progress in the attainment of learning targets. Portfolio – a collection of learning performance and artifacts accompanied by personal narratives and reflections.

10. What are the different models of alternative assessment? Emergent Assessment In this model, the assessment focuses on determining the “effects” of instruction on students. Developmental Assessment It focuses on determining the extent that students have developed their competencies from instruction. Authentic Assessment It refers to the use of assessment strategies or tools that allow learners to perform or create a product that is meaningful to the learners as they are based on real-world contexts.

11. Criteria in determining if an assessment task or activity is authentic (Silvestre- Tipay 2009) 1. be built around topics or issues of interest to the students; 2. replicate real-world communication contexts and situations; 3. involve multistage tasks and real problems that require creative use of language rather than simple repetition; 4. Require learners to produce a quality product or performance; The assessment task or activity can…

12. Criteria in determining if an assessment task or activity is authentic (Silvestre- Tipay 2009) 5 . introduce the students to the evaluation criteria and standards; 6 . involve interaction between assessor (instructor, peers, self) and person assessed; and 7. allow for self-evaluation and self-correction as they proceed. The assessment task or activity can…

13. Principles in assessing learning using alternative methods 1. Assessment is both process- and product-oriented. 2. Assessment should focus on higher-order cognitive outcomes. 3. Assessment can include a measure of noncognitive learning outcomes. 4. Assessment should reflect real-life or real-world contexts. 5. Assessment must be comprehensive and holistic. 6 . Assessment should lead to student learning.