Pink Rose Manding Bsed-English 3-1 EDUC-7 Lesson 1 Develop 1. What Is Alternative Assessment of Learning?
Pink Rose Manding Bsed-English 3-1 EDUC-7 Lesson 1 Develop 1. What Is Alternative Assessment of Learning?
Pink Rose Manding Bsed-English 3-1 EDUC-7 Lesson 1 Develop 1. What Is Alternative Assessment of Learning?
BSED-ENGLISH 3-1
EDUC-7
Lesson 1
Develop
1. What is alternative assessment of learning?
Alternative Assessments are a method of evaluation that measures a student's level of
proficiency in a subject as opposed to the student's level of knowledge. Alternative
assessment's overall purpose is to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and
do tasks in unique and creative ways.
2. How similar or different is traditional assessment from alternative learning
assessment?
Traditional assessment strategies are more objective, reliable and valid. On the other
hand, alternative assessments carry some concerns in terms of subjectivity, reliability
and validity. While traditional tests have right or wrong answers, alternative assessments
have varying solutions based on how a student comes to interpret and solve a
challenge, problem or task. Alternative assessments can be created for any subject
matter.
3. Give three models of alternative or nontraditional assessment.
The three most common models of nontraditional assessments are Emergent
assessment, development assessment and authentic assessment.
4. Give three criteria for an assessment task or activity to be considered as
authentic.
Authentic Assessment is realistic, requires judgment and innovation, asks the student to
“do” the subject, and replicates or simulates the contexts in which adults are “tested” in
the workplace or in civic or personal life.
5. Give and explain three principles in assessing learning using alternative methods.
a) Your starting point is the learning outcomes for the modules the alternative assessment
should align with these outcomes.
b) Ensure students have sufficient skills to demonstrate their learning. They should have an
opportunity, where possible, to trial any unfamiliar method, without grading.
c) Students should be given clear comprehensive instructions on all aspects of the operation
and completion of the online assessment, including such information on the required file
formats and the number of attempts allowed for that assessment component.
Table 1.1
Area Traditional Assessment Alternative Assessment
Definition Use of traditional assessment the process of gauging the
strategies or tools to provide
information on students
students’ learning by
learning asking them to perform
real-life tasks and
meaningfully apply what
they have learned.
Tools Paper-and-pencil tests portfolios, oral presentations
Focus Knowledge level of the application of
knowledge and skills to real
life
Orientation Outcome-oriented learning process and the
learning outcomes
Assessor Teacher or external Teacher or external
APPLY
TRANSFER
PRINCIPLE ILLUSTRATION OF PRACTICE
Assessment is both process and product I will be a reflective teacher, and always
oriented think of how I can help my students learn
best; I will consider my students’ welfare
before my own.
I will align my assessment with my
learning goals, outcomes and instruction.
Assessment should focus on higher oder I will integrate my assessments with
cognitive outcomes. many rich learning opportunities. I will
employ a few formal traditional
assessments, and complement it
with plenty of fun yet effective informal
authentic assessments. I will make sure
that traditional assessments are carefully
crafted to tap my students’ higher level of
thinking skills.
Assessment should reflect real life or real I will match my assessment with my
world contexts. students’ readiness, profile, needs, and
preferences; I will adjust my teaching
accordingly.
Assessment must be comprehensive and I will ensure that these informal authentic
holistic. assessments are valid, reliable and
properly guided by rubrics and standards.
Assessment should lead to student learning. I will use assessments to tap my students’
low and high level cognitive
skills: knowledge, comprehension,
synthesis, application, and evaluation.
EVALUATE
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SUSTAIN
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