Monday, May 23, 2022

Summative and Formative Assessments

My journey this year was to alter my summative and formative assessments.  I have leveled my summative assessments for all my classes and incorporated many primary sources to challenge students in their thinking.  But as I challenge them more in their thinking, I also want to give them choices when answering certain questions. While I have included more formal and informal assessments in my teaching I have realized that I may need to restructure what I'm really asking students to do and give them the appropriate feedback that will help them succeed.



Monday, May 2, 2022

Formative Assessments in Ag Classes

 

Formative Assessment

 One key piece that I will continue to work on and refine is being even more consistent with making sure that my formative assessments and feedback are timely and done often enough.  Once in awhile, I struggle a little bit with the timing of some standards.  For instance, the balance between making sure content is being covered thoroughly enough without overwhelming students.  One of the hallmark things that is on all of the social contracts in my room is being understanding of time, so I try to balance giving students a break to either get caught up or not be overwhelmed with making sure we continue making forward progress while also allowing enough time for feedback.  

Civil Discourse

 Civil Discourse - ICDP Presentation

Social and Emotional Learning in Music - The Journey

 

My Journey of SEL and Music