All of the students aqt my school are required to do performance tests to demonstrate proficency.
we use case studies and acting out a scenario that a student would encounter in their career to help assess and apply what has been learned.
I like hands-on or skills assessments because the student utilize and applies the knowledge they have acquired. This also provides instant feedback to the instructor. It also instills student confidence when they are successful completing the assessment. Finally, it identifies potential deficiencies that may need further reviewed.
For my textile design class, I used online "MyFashionKit" for the interaction. There is animation that students play and check their knowledge about the material. It is really helpful. Later on, the students have better understanding of the class and applying their skills to the real world work.
I evaluate my student's understanding of an ethnic cuisine by having them produce menu items that appear to be derived from a culture but must be produced while finding substitutions for some traditional ingredients.
Hi Ryan, That's an example of really demonstrating relevance! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I do a weekly quiz on the material covered for the week, and I also assess them on "live work". I teach at a Technical College as a Automotive Instructor so we have shop time were we encourage them to bring in their automobiles and diagnose and repair the faults they are experiencing.
I like to use group testing, either a hands on assessment, or case study type assessment.
I also use different proceedures in dental assisting so the students see other ways to get to the ending. Hands on with only there ideas to get through.
Hi Somyot, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, in Culinary, application assessment is essential. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
At the Le Cordon Bleu,culinary art school.We assess the students by their plate presentation at the end of the day.
Problem solving can be applied to so many different areas in a career. Understanding of a situation and analyzing the "why" of a problem can contribute to further understanding.
In addition the regular testing, we use case studies, role play, and competencies as assessments.
Hi Ryan, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - using case examples is a good way to demonstrate relevance. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi LaNeisha, Thanks for sharing some great examples of alternative assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I like the use of case studies because it puts a real world application to the material.
Some other way of assesing students besides objective test would be verbal or paractical hands on test. Some times a class debate can test a clear understanding of the material presented; also this technique gives the student the oppriunity to refresh or become more knowledgeable in areas that may be a weakness to them because now they have to defend their points . I also think class challenges will reveal if students are undersanfing the materials games and reviews such as jeopardy or student feud anothe version of family feud.
Hi Erwin, I find that tying theory with application is the best approach.
Susan Polick
I feel that teaching a technical course such as a programming or coding based course is limiting in the options you can really offer to students. Am I correct in this assessment? I still try to deliver lessons that are thought provoking but I find the kinesthetic approach is the most effective in keeping students engaged. Am I accurate in my assessment? Any suggestion would be welcomed.
Hi John - I believe that "simulation" assessment has its place but I still want to assess the understanding of the theory that is the basis.
Susan Polick
