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Assessment in a Constructivist,Technology Supported LearningPrepared by:

Jessa Mae David TuazonB.E.ED II - AComplex learning cannot be assessed or evaluated using any single measure. We must examine both the processes and products of student learning.

Define the terms assessment, constructivist, technology, and learning.Objectives:Discuss the assessment used in a constructivist's classroom.Discuss the benefits of constructivism.Define the terms ASSESSMENT, CONSTRUCTIVIST, TECHNOLOGY, and LEARNING.

ASSESSMENT

An ongoing process aimed at understanding and improving student learning.

Define the terms ASSESSMENT, CONSTRUCTIVIST, TECHNOLOGY, and LEARNING.

CONSTRUCTIVIST

They believe that people construct their own understanding and improving student learning.

Define the terms ASSESSMENT, CONSTRUCTIVIST, TECHNOLOGY, and LEARNING.

TECHNOLOGY

Comes from the Greek word techne which means art or craft. Thus, it refers to the art or craft of responding to the educational need (Corpuz & Lucido, 2012).

Define the terms ASSESSMENT, CONSTRUCTIVIST, TECHNOLOGY, and LEARNING.

LEARNING

Process of acquiring modifications in existing knowledge, skills, habits, or tendencies through experience, practice, or exercise

ASSESSMENT in a CONSTRUCTIVIST, technology -SUPPORT learning

Assessment in a Constructivist ClassroomBrooks and Brooks (1993) describe what assessment in a constructivist classroom looks like: Rather than saying "No" when a student does not give the exact answer being sought, the constructivist teacher attempts to understand the student's current thinking about the topic. Through nonjudgmental questioning, the teacher leads the student to construct new understanding and acquire new skills. Constructivists believe that assessment should be used as a tool to enhance both the student's learning and the teacher's understanding of the student's current understanding. It should not be used as an accountability tool that makes some students feel good about themselves and causes others to give up. Below is a list of the important principles that guide the work of a constructivist teacher:Assessment in a Constructivist ClassroomConstructivist teachers encourage and accept student autonomy and initiative.

Constructivist teachers use raw data and primary sources along with manipulative, interactive, and physical materials.

Constructivist teachers use cognitive terminology such as "classify," "analyze," "predict," and "create" when framing tasks.

Constructivist teachers inquire about students' understandings of concepts before sharing their own understandings of those concepts.

Constructivist teachers encourage student inquiry by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions and encouraging students to ask questions of each other.

Constructivist teachers allow a waiting time after posing questions.Authentic Assessment - students perform real-world-task It is an assessment of a process or a product. Includes performance or product assessment. The performance is a reliable measure of skills learnedAnd the product is a proof of the acquisition of skills.

ASSESSMENT in a CONSTRUCTIVIST, technology -SUPPORT learningAuthentic Assessment

most appropriate for a constructivist classroom

It measures collective abilities-written and oral expression skills, analytical skills, manipulative skills, integration, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively. We need to observe and evaluate and it would be more objective with the aid of SCORING RUBRIC .4321OrganizationStudents presents info. In a logical, interesting sequence that the audience can flow.Student presents info. In a logical sequence that the audience can flow.Audience has difficulty following presentation because student does not consistently use a logical sequence. Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.Subject KnowledgeStudent demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all questions w/ explanations & elaboration.Student is at ease and provides expected answers to all questions but fails to elaborate.Student is uncomfortable w/ information & is able to answer only rudimentary questions. Student does not have graphs of information; students cannot answer question about subject.GRAPHICSStudents graphics explain & reinforce screen text & presentation.Students graphics relate to text & presentationStudent occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text & presentation. Students uses super-fluous graphics or no graphics.MECHANICSPresentation has no misspelling or grammatical errors.Presentation has no more than 2 misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has 3 misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Student's presentation has 4 or more spellings errors and/or grammatical errors.Eye ContactStudents maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.Students maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.Student occasionally uses eye contact but still reads most of report.Student reads all of report with no eye contact.ELOCUTIONStudent uses a clear voice & correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience can hear presentation.Students voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience can hear presentation. Students voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience have difficulty hearing presentation.Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.What Is Constructivism and How Does It Benefit Students?

Question:Constructivism is a learning theory based on the idea that new knowledge is constructed on top of learners existing knowledge. According to the theory, students are not empty vessels that need to be filled. Rather, students existing knowledge serves as an important foundation for new learning. This approach to teaching and learning requires that teachers take the time to get to know students in depth, and to integrate what they learn about students into their instruction. In other words, a constructivist classroom is a student-centered classroom.Answer:A constructivist approach to teaching benefits everyone, but it is particularly valuable when it comes to facilitating the learning of students from diverse backgrounds. This is true for several reasons: First, when students are recognized as possessing important knowledge, they are more likely to feel motivated, connected and confident. This positions them to engage in successful learning. Second, a constructivist approach supports equitable and fair treatment of all students. Because instruction must build upon what students know, it must also begin with and remain centered on students.Finally, constructivism supports collaborative learningstudents working with and learning from one anotherand the development of a strong learning community.

Summary In a constructivist, technology-supported learning, the traditional paper-and-pencil tests are not adequate to assess learning.

To measure the students' communication, analytical, integrative, evaluative and collaborative skills, authentic forms of assessment such as performance and product assessment are more reliable.

Scoring rubrics are a must in assessment.

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