SLMQ Online: Analysis of Time Use, Figure 1

Figure 1. Thoughtful Learning Cycle       [ Back to Article ]

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European Actions Independence Necessities Luxuries Securities
Traded baubles for tobacco – +
"Employed" natives – + –
Introduced new products + +

Table 1. Attributes        [ Back to Article ]

 

What is authentic assessment? What is authentic content? What are types of authentic assessment? What environment is necessary for authentic assessment? What kinds of feedback are used for authentic assessment?
Put in a real-life context Based on important concepts Personal contact (observations, interviews) Collaboration: Students help each other; they are not judged against one another Student reflection on own work
A learning experience in itself Consistent with curriculum guidelines Peformances Access: Students have access to needed tools and resources Peer review; peer reflection
Ongoing throughout the process of learning Based on real-life experience Exhibitions Responsibility: Students develop responsibility for their own learning Ongoing conversation between teacher and student about student progress
Based on authentic content Built on prior knowledge; appropriate for developmental level Portfolios Flexibility: Time is flexible enough that students have time to complete the project Teacher assessment of product based on high real-world standards
Involves reflection by student and teacher Requires high level of thinking from students Authentic tests Real World: Students understand connection between what they are learning and the real world Evaluation rubric completed by external panel

Table 2. Authentic Assessment        [ Back to Article ]