Katie Greig & Rachel Dowling: Embedding Assessment Into Project Based Learning
- 1. Embedding Assessment into Project Based Learning. Katie Greig and Rachel Dowling. Alpha College of English. Dublin. rachel@alphacollege.com katie@alphacollege.com ©Eaquals Eaquals International Conference | Prague | 26-28 April 2018 #eaquals18prague
- 2. Workshop Overview: By the end of this workshop we will have… ❏ discussed formative vs. summative assessment ❏ explored methods of assessment within PBL ❏ examined tools for assessment in PBL ©Eaquals #eaquals18prague
- 3. It’s Quiztime. Grab your phone! Go to www.quizlet.live and enter the code given on screen. www.eaquals.org 3
- 5. Opening Discussion 1. Do you include formative and summative assessment in your classes? 2. Which do you do more of and why? 3. Brainstorm some methods of assessment. Which ones are more student-centred and democratic, in your opinion? 4. Why do you think traditional paper-and-pencil tests are so widely used and why do you think there is a growing sense of frustration with this? www.eaquals.org 5
- 6. The Museum of Us The Museum of Us Site www.eaquals.org 6
- 7. Five Keys to Rigorous PBL 1. Real-World Connection 2. Core to Learning 3. Structured Collaboration 4. Student Driven 5. Multifaceted Assessment Edutopia www.eaquals.org 7
- 11. Methods of Assessment ❏ Rubrics ❏ Portfolios ❏ Reflection journals ❏ Peer / self evaluations / assessment ❏ Small / large group discussions ❏ Written examinations www.eaquals.org 11
- 12. Individual and Group Accountability Group assessment ❏ Project plan ❏ Weekly and final presentation of product Individual assessment ❏ Portfolio assessment ❏ Self assessment and peer assessment www.eaquals.org 12
- 13. Creating Rubrics Rubric Creator - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/ www.eaquals.org 13
- 14. Reflection What are the challenges of implementing formative assessment and do you think it’s worth it as a teacher? www.eaquals.org 14