Hi Darron, It amazes me how so many students, even as adults, are clueless about their learning styles. I love to see the "Aha!" moment when they get it! Susan
Susan Polick
Student self-assessments are good in career schools so students can see how well they are doing and what areas they feel they need improvement in, it also provides good practice for the students.
Yes it has work great in my teaching class
Student self-assessment can be used effectively in career college settings by allowing the student and instructor to both become aware of where the student is at on the subject. By both being enlightened by the student self-assessment, steps can be taken to insure that full understanding and implementation of the course material is achieved.
I think it is a great way to cater the lectures and class discussions. Once you know who is in the class and their skill level, it will benefit the others.
Self-assessments enable a student to identify previous knowledge/experience with a topic as a foundation for assimilating new information. When used regularly, they can help a student digest/apply information in real time to aide retention and increase relevancy.
I think that using these helps the Teacher/Instuctor find where the students confidence level is. Most students will grade themselves at a level lower then what they truly are so Teachers should take that into account.
Students should be allowed an opportunity to
write or participate in writing an assessment.
The assessment is then discussed in class.
J. E. wright
Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, that is the whole point of CATs so that we can see what our students are thinking about our teaching. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
Susan Polick
A 'self assessment' can be used by the student to identify their strengths and weaknesses in different dsciplines. That information can be applied by the student to begin to development their educational goads and guide them on curriculum choices. For example, if a SA indicated the student is weak in applied math, which is necessary for their career choice, they could plan to take one or more applied math courses.
Hi Tim, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is indeed one of the objects of student SA. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
In the clinical situations my students are in, it not only helps the students realistically evaluate themselves and see where they need to improve, it helps to reinforce the instructor's evaluations so they become a learning tool also.
Self-assessment.....am I doing the best I can do?
Can I do better?
Student self assessments can be used by setting
up exercises so that they evaluate each other
as a group.
J. E. Wright
As a "core course" teacher with students from disciplines across the curriculum, I haven't really considered this in my classes. However, it wouldn't take much to ask a few questions on an exit card to see how students feel they are doing and what they think could be done to improve their performance. It is important, whether through self or teacher assessment, that students know where they stand and take action to improve if needed. I assess frequently, post results online immediately and return tests promptly so students are aware of where they stand.
I kind of see it like the better one's self-assessment ability the better student because they bring with them the "success factor". A feeling of mastery over tasks starts to emerge. True self-assessment breads shocking awareness, and the energy to take on one's future.
Using student self-assessments not only enable students to further their knowledge of the subject but also give them ownership in the class.
It helps students be more aware of thier own learning process.
A self assessment is great for career colleges because most of the students are adult learners. Having the student give a self assessment allows them to feel they have some control over the learning process. Makes the student feel that a goal is more obtainable and know what they need to do to improve upon things.
Hi Melissa, Yes, it is very different from "My teacher gave me a "C" on the project". It is a self-assessment that tells the student where they are and what they need to work on.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
Susan Polick
