Student-Centered Assessment

This module has helped me think about student-centered assessment in the following ways...Brain storm issues that I might have with student centered assessments and solutions to these problems. For example for each student-centered assessment I give I am now going to consider what I really want students to do and model my expectations to them. I plan on giving more specific rubrics and allow students to privately evaluate the group to compare what each student thought.

Unit Plan

Unit Plan Title-Catch the Wave
I would like my student to be able to summarize factors that influence the basic properties of waves (including frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and speed).Under this standard I want students to be able to; recognize the basic properties of waves; recall the factors that influence the basic properties of waves Interpret; illustrate diagrams of transverse waves by identifying specific characteristics. Students will communicate their findings in a PowerPoint or use Photo Story to demonstrate their understand.
EQ Question
What is essential for survival?
Unit Questions
What is one invention you need to enjoy life?
Where are waves?
Content Questions
What are the basic properties of waves?
What are factors that influence the basic properties of waves?
How does one property of a wave affect another property of a waves?

Instructional Designer

This module has made me think about my role as an instructional designer in the following ways..

• Consider assessments before planing unit.
• Consider alternative assessments for all types of learners.
• Would like for my students to be able to see a relevance in learning.
• Use technology to enhance learning.