Beginning with Assessment

What do teachers need to know about their students? What strategies can they use to uncover such information?
Mathematics & literacy skills; Prior knowledge related to academic subjects (what the child knows and how well he/she remembers it); Learning style(s) & multiple intelligences; Work methods and habits; Special needs and accomodations/IEP; Expectations (what the child wants to learn)... Interests; Likes and dislikes; Talents and hobbies; Goals (what the child wishes to achieve); Medical history and health information; Behaviour/Personality... Family situation; Friendships; Cultural/Ethnic background; Religious background; Languages spoken/understood; Social skills (ex. ability to work with others, capacity to solve conflicts...); Extra-curricular activities (ex. sports team, scouts, volunteer...)...

The Child as a Student

The Child as an Individual

The Child as a Member of a Community

Questionnaires and personal files; Interviews (with students, parents, previous teachers...); Tests, quizzes, and trivia games; Homework and assignments; Self-assessments; Journals and portfolios; Learning activities; Observation; Trying to appeal to all types of learners and using verious teaching strategies...

Questionnaires and personal files; Interviews (with students, parents, previous teachers...); "About Me" activities; Ice-breaking games; Journals and portfolios; Learning activities; Observation; Bonding with students; Intoducing different types of stories, music.. Developing a trust relationship...

Questionnaires and personal files; Interviews (with students, parents, previous teachers...); "About Me" activities; Ice-breaking games; Journals; Observation; Bonding with students; Developing a trust relationship...

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies
JULIE POTHIER (2012)