As a first-time student of “education”, I am completely amazed at how the dynamics of teaching, particularly assessment, works. I admit that I have been a recipient of many tests so many times and looking back, I can see how these tests have affected my outlook on learning and even the way I process my thinking.
Assessment of learning is indeed very important. It used to be that teachers were content with giving out tests simply to test the memory of students. I am sad to say that I was one of those students. While I excelled in school, I always had a deeper desire to learn more meaningfully.
Meaningful learning can only be achieved if the assessment process is developed more. There are many facets of learning that can no longer be addressed by the traditional methods alone. Students must be trained, through different assessment tools, to be effective learners and thus, able to interact with others in real life situations. I realized that for example, science and math are not mere concepts to be grasped. They are meant to be applied and in fact, very useful in daily life.
It will be to the great advantage of the future society as a whole of students can be taught to be self-directed learners. Through valid and reliable assessment procedures, this can be achieved. We must now raise children who are not only cognitively capable but holistic in upbringing and thinking.
Assessment does not end in the classroom alone. Assessment is a fundamental concept because providing for authentic assessment trains young people to think, act and feel meaningfully.
I have learned many things this semester. It is indeed fulfilling to be on the other end of learning – that is, the teaching profession.
As my main desire is to rear young children, valuing assessment plays a vital role in their proper education. It is now more meaningful and perhaps more purposeful to teach having gained the knowledge for the various assessment principles. In the end, all these things are aimed at valuing an individual and respecting his or her capacity and helping to make sure that he or she grows to the best person he or she can be.
Based on my participation in class and considering my non-experience, perhaps a grade of 3 will suffice. I really am not aiming for a top grade anymore, but rather, valuable learning. With the knowledge I have acquired through this subject, I can now better understand on how to direct a child’s growth.
Meaningful learning can only be achieved if the assessment process is developed more. There are many facets of learning that can no longer be addressed by the traditional methods alone. Students must be trained, through different assessment tools, to be effective learners and thus, able to interact with others in real life situations. I realized that for example, science and math are not mere concepts to be grasped. They are meant to be applied and in fact, very useful in daily life.
It will be to the great advantage of the future society as a whole of students can be taught to be self-directed learners. Through valid and reliable assessment procedures, this can be achieved. We must now raise children who are not only cognitively capable but holistic in upbringing and thinking.
Assessment does not end in the classroom alone. Assessment is a fundamental concept because providing for authentic assessment trains young people to think, act and feel meaningfully.
I have learned many things this semester. It is indeed fulfilling to be on the other end of learning – that is, the teaching profession.
As my main desire is to rear young children, valuing assessment plays a vital role in their proper education. It is now more meaningful and perhaps more purposeful to teach having gained the knowledge for the various assessment principles. In the end, all these things are aimed at valuing an individual and respecting his or her capacity and helping to make sure that he or she grows to the best person he or she can be.
Based on my participation in class and considering my non-experience, perhaps a grade of 3 will suffice. I really am not aiming for a top grade anymore, but rather, valuable learning. With the knowledge I have acquired through this subject, I can now better understand on how to direct a child’s growth.
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