by baseline test and also if student imforms me of learning difficulties.
I ask the students to make inferences using the information just discussed. They'll usually ask questions if they are still processing the knowledge, or on the other end make cogent arguments if their understanding is solid.
Ask them and carefully read their postings, looking for learning disabilities.
I usually give them an assesment at the beginning of the term to see their level in the course. Also while I am lecturing I constantly asking them if they understood the material I was explaining. If one student says he/she did not understand I go back an explain it again. I provide them with assignments and if many students do not provide good answers according to my explanations and book information then I try to emphazise those topics again. I write on the blackboard the topic title and items we will be covering that day in big letters if necessary
I assess students learning needs by pre and post tests, listening carefully to students, especially about their previous experience. I also find putting students into small groups and spending time with each group helps identify learning needs.
It allows me to be more creative with my delivery of information to my students. The student can adapt to the delivery of the information on their level of understanding. This has enhanced my teaching methods and my students have shown me a greater improvement.
Hi Channie!
Then what do you do with that information? How does it impact the way you present information?
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I give a pretest on information that they should have learned in the previous class.
Well, the most obvious way to me would be through a test/quiz type set-up. But, I think that sometimes just by spending time observing them in the classroom or lab setting I can assess what their needs might be. My classes are very small (6-12) so after the first week or two of class I have a pretty good idea of which students are going to need extra attention
I think by the first week you should have an good idea about your students and a guess at their learning style. We do both lecture and lab, and they have written work due. So I can see how some one has grasped the knowledge needed to understand the days lesson.It allows me to access how I might be able to teach the students in a way to benefit them.Would you say this is good use of the class?
By looking at their performance on assignments, having students with disabilities self-advocate, and by practicing classroom monitoring regularly.
I have a language and math assessment I give my students on the first day of class. I use this assessment and the first class quiz to decide which students might need extra attention. I also observe how the students participate during class.
I think, giving daily quizzes is not only a good assessment tool but also it makes the students to study in a daily basis.
I use several methods to assess student learning needs. The one I use most frequently is direct observation. I pay careful attention to student involvement in class discussions, small group activities and class work. I follow up with students who appear withdrawn from the exercises or uncertain about assignments. I also employ traditional methods of assessment such as homework and quizzes. When these reflect a deficiency, I offer the student opportunities for enrichment.
I always closing review the first class' work
to judge the strengths, weakness, etc. From
this I'll decide if I need to "tweak" the volume
of classwork, reschedule, or revise class projects. I also look for student verbal responses during lecture/powerpoints to open
discussion or see if I need to relate experiences, etc. to the material.
After the first round of assignments I review how
students have completed the routine workbook
activities, etc. I have sometimes found I need
to "tweek" the project(s) instructions, or at
least review them in depth. Often we review the
format for the projects as well, because many
of our students are weak in presentation options.
By watching how they take notes, answer questions or how they do on practical exams. You can also learn more on how they do on there written test. You can also assess a persons body language and where they may set in class or how willing they are to answer questions.
Good job Joanne!
Instructors have to have a baseline for working with all their students and you definitely have a great approach.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
