Courtney,
yes, the observation is one of the best ways to see if they get the concepts, especially in a hands-on demonstration type of field.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think a good way to assess student learning needs is by observation of how they interact in class and especially in lab with hands on tasks.
Lydie,
this is an excellent idea as it can help gauge the levels of understanding & preknowledge.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Julius,
this is a great idea as it can help connect with the students & also demonstrates that you care about them & their success.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
ONE GOOD STRATEGY IS TO ADMINISTER PRE AND POST-TEST TO EVALUATE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF INSTRUCTIONS
Giving a student a survey or skills test to asses their learning needs can help the instructor focus on the students needs. That would have to be incorporated into the lesson plan and the instructor would have to be careful not to spend to much time on any particular student.
When assessing student learning needs, I usually ask them about their backgrounds to get to learn who they are. I also like to do a small activity to gauge how they react to it and how they absorb the knowledge.
Yes, sir. A very good tool. I have realised also that well-paced aritten assignments also reveal students needs particularly in the areas of writing and comprehension.
Observation of students in class, performance in quizzes and tests, questions generally raised by some students and face-to-face discussion with students.
Scott,
yes the fairly frequent assessment items like this are a great way to gauge the progress of individuals & the entire class.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I also like a weekly quiz it tells if we are heading in the right direction. So I know to review more or move on.
Utilizing a pretest is informative for both the students and the Instructor as to the expectations. I use pretest whenever possible and find that students are better prepared as a result.
You can use a pretest to determine the student's knowledge of a particular topic. Learning about each student's prior experiences can be helpful as it can help identify students who may have strengths or weaknesses in a variety of areas.
Samuel,
Yes pretests are a great way to gauge where your students are & how best to help them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Kathryn,
This is an excellent way to encourage the team environment & also make yourself available to them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I do the same. pre-tests or quizes with no weight to them allow me to see if I am getting my point across or need to change my approch.
When starting a new class, I usually have what I call a meet and greet. This allows me to see and hear each student to know a little about them, it also allows me to know how strong there language is, from how they answer questions from me or other classmates. I always stress to the student to let them know that I am always available to speak with them on any issue. I also look at results from class work and exams. I teart each student individually when it comes to how I can best help.
Jacqueline,
this is a great idea as it gives you the picture & also helps the student know these things about themselves.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Raghda,
yes, the pre-testing is a great idea to get that feel for where the class & even individual students are as you begin.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Pre testing is very important in checking student comprehension and what needs to be stressed.
