DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ESTENIAS SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCHOOL

A.Y. 2024- 2025

16TH ONGOING SEMINAR

WORKSHOP
” BEST PRACTICES OF
TEACHERS IN ASSESSING
LEARNING”

Submitted by;

ROBERTO D. SEROMA III

JANNA DUCAY

MIGUEL BERCHES

ROWENA HAYAGAN

Submitted to:

DR. CHARLIE DESABAYLA

LEARNING ASSESMENT AND A SPECTRUM OF ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES

LEARNING ASSESMENT
- Are tools and processes used to evaluate and measure a student's knowledge, skills, abilities, or
progress in learning. They help educators understand how well students are grasping the material
and achieving learning objectives.

TYPES OF LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1.DIAGNOSTIC ASSESMENTS

When we think about educational measurements, each assessment is designed for a specific time
and purpose. A diagnostic assessment is a type of evaluation used to identify a person's current
knowledge, skills, strengths, and learning needs before instruction begins. It helps educators or
professionals understand what learners already know and where they might need additional
support. This assessment is used to guide teaching strategies or interventions.

Pre-tests: Given before a lesson or unit to assess prior knowledge on a subject.

Surveys/Questionnaires: Used to gather information about students' understanding or attitudes

toward a topic.

Reading Inventories: Assess students' reading levels and comprehension before starting a reading
program.

Math Placement Tests: Identify students' understanding of mathematical concepts before

assigning them to specific courses.

Writing Prompts: Used to assess writing skills and identify areas for improvement.

Phonics Screening: Determines early reading skills, like sound recognition in younger students.
Interviews or Oral Assessments: One-on-one discussions to gauge prior knowledge in a less formal
setting.

Diagnostic Quizzes: Short quizzes that help assess specific skills or knowledge areas before
instruction begins.

2.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Is a type of evaluation used by teachers to monitor student learning during the instructional
process. It helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas that need improvement. Formative
assessments are ongoing and are meant to provide feedback to improve learning, not just to
measure it.
Quizzes – Short, informal quizzes that check for understanding of a recent lesson.

Exit tickets – Students write a quick response to a question before leaving class to show what
they've learned.

Think-pair-share – Students think about a question, discuss it with a partner, then share their
answers with the class.

Observation – Teachers observe students during group work or class activities to assess
understanding.

Peer feedback – Students give each other feedback on their work or ideas.

One-on-one conferences – Teachers have short, individual conversations with students to discuss
their progress.

Class discussions – Teachers ask questions and engage students in conversation to assess
understanding.

Concept maps – Students create diagrams to represent their understanding of a topic.

Self-assessment – Students reflect on their own learning and progress

3.Summative Assessment

is a type of evaluation used to measure what students have learned at the end of an instructional
period, such as the end of a unit, course, or school year. It typically involves tests, exams, or final
projects that provide a summary of students' knowledge or skills. The goal is to assess their overall
achievement and understanding of the material.

Final exams – Comprehensive tests at the end of a course.

Standardized tests – Exams like SATs or ACTs that assess students' knowledge

End-of-term or end-of-unit projects – Large projects that summarize learning.

Research papers – In-depth papers that demonstrate mastery of a topic.

Final presentations – Presentations that showcase students' understanding of the subject.
Performance evaluations – For subjects like music or drama, a final performance can serve as a
summative assessment.
These assessments are used to evaluate overall learning and understanding.
A SPECTRUM OF ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES

THERE ARE MANY ACTIVE LEARNING MODALITIES INFORMED BY DIFFERENT TEACHING AND
LEARNING TRADITIONS. WE ENVISION THESE MODALITIES ON A SPECTRUM. THIS SPECTRUM CAN
BE REARRANGED DEPENDING ON THE QUALITY OF THE MODALITY. HERE WE HAVE ORDERED
THEM BASED UPON THE AMOUNT OF PREPARATION TIME THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED TO ENACT
THEM IN YOUR CLASSROOM.

Peer-Evaluation
-Students evaluate a peer/s using clear guidelines describing expectations (e.g. a collaboratively
generated rubric or charter).
Drawing
-Students illustrate scientific components and processes.
Narrative/Storytelling
-Students use stories and narratives to make difficult scientific concepts more accessible and
transferrable.
Re-teaching
-Can have many forms but formally asks students to teach concepts that have already been
presented by the instructor or outside resources. May involve students creating a video, skit,
lecture, handout or presentation.

Self-Assessment
- Students rate their perceived competence in completing a task or answering a question.
Discussions

-Engaging students in meaningful dialogue

Debate
-Students are given or asked to take a stance on an issue. Student groups often work together for a
few minutes to develop a statement, both sides share and rebuttals can continue as time allows.
Matches
-Students are each given a card or paper that contains a term, phrase or image that somehow
connects to another student’s card or paper. Students are instructed to find their ‘match’ linking,
terms and definitions, structure and function, item and image, for example.

Important things to know why assessment is important

Monitor Growth
-Monitoring growth refers to measuring change in student performance within and across years.
This is arguably the most important way to evaluate student performance.

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses

Make Comparisons
- We can make comparisons of student, class, or school performance to evaluate effectiveness of
teaching strategies or learning environments
Measure Mastery or Determine College Readiness
-It is sometimes necessary to evaluate mastery or determine college readiness for accountability
purposes.
Align the Curriculum
-Administrators and teachers can review performance data to ensure that they are selecting the
most appropriate curriculum and planning.
Improve Teaching Strategies
Administrators and teachers can review performance data to evaluate if they are hitting the target
on key concepts and prerequisite skills while uncovering topics that may benefit from added
support via professional development, teacher coaching, or supplemental curriculum.
Provide Special Instruction
-WE CAN USE DATA TO GROUP STUDENTS ON A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCE FEATURES.
Predict Future Performance
-We can even use current performance data to predict future performance data

Learning delivery and Syllabus

LEARNING DELIVERY
Learning delivery is the means by which you communicate knowledge to learners. This implies that
you need to use certain technologies, resources, and facilities to deliver the intended learning
experience and meet specific goals. Learning delivery has its own methods, and these are face to
face, online and hybrid.

Face to Face
Face-to-face learning is a method of instruction where students absorb course content and
complete activities in person. Students and instructors benefit from physical presence and can
engage on a deeper level by observing cues and body language. Face-to-face learning, often seen
as the most traditional type of instruction, allows for instantaneous interaction between a learner
and their instructor. Classes adhere to specific schedules and locations, with instructors setting the
pace during sessions.

Online
Online learning is defined as a learning process in which learners use the internet to obtain
learning materials, external support, and interactions with instructors and other learners

Hybrid
Hybrid learning is an educational model where some students attend class in-person, while others
join the class virtually from home. Educators teach remote and in-person students at the same
time using tools like video conferencing hardware and software.

Benefits of Hybrid Learning

Both face-to-face and online learning have their benefits and weaknesses. The goal of hybrid
learning is to combine the two formats to create a singular learning experience without any weak
spots. The benefits of hybrid learning are:
•A flexible learning experience
•Synchronous communication opportunities. •The freedom of independent academic exploration
•More efficient use of resources

Hybrid learning model

Syllabus
The syllabus is a specific set of the content of course and list of topics which are to be covered in a
subject.
The four basic parts:

Instructor information
-Near the top you will find the name of your instructor, their contact information, and office hours.

Reading materials and supplies

This section lists books, online resources, and other content you will need for class. Additional tools,
like a calculator or specific software, will be listed here, too. Typically, there is a note about which
materials are required and which are recommended.

Policies
The document should outline how you will be graded, attendance requirements, and how the
professor expects students to behave. This section may also include university-wide policies on
academic honesty and respect, or how students with disabilities can request support.

Class schedule
This section covers when assignments are due, when tests will be given, and all coursework for the
class, including in-class assignments, homework, essays, labs, and assessments.

sample syllabus
Tips and strategies in assessing learning

-Defined your learning objectives

-Use multiple assessment methods
-Provide timely and specific feedback
a. BE SPECIFIC
b. BE ACTIONABLE
c. BE TIMELY
-CREATE RUBRICS
-ENCOURAGE SELF REFLECTION
-Good communication skill
-FAIRNESS

-CREATIVE

- RESPECT THE LEARNERS