These are some commonly used assessment tools including:
Checklist
- a simple form for assessors to rate the performance level of students.
Supervisor's report –
- a descriptive comment on student performance.
Student's self evaluation report
- a self reflective summary of learning experiences and steps used to achieve learning outcomes.
Log sheet
- a simple form to record the tasks accomplished and the outcomes achieved.
Portfolio
- a collection of artifacts showing what have been accomplished and achieved.
When assessing student performance, no matter what methods we are using, we will try to have:
A regular assessment structured around a learning plan that states the intended learning outcomes.
Regular review sessions involving students, employers and academic supervisors.
A set of transparent criteria to determine what constitutes a defined performance.
One of the challenges is that these learning outcomes may vary from task to task. When you plan and design teaching and learning activities, you may first look at the methods and instruments to facilitate effective and efficient assessment. In particular, we may also try to think more carefully about what should be assessed and who should assess before you decide on how to assess.
What concern you most about these issues? In addition, to the above, do you have any ideas that you would like to explain?
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