In this discussion, I evaluate my practice with regards to assessment and monitoring progress. I first consider the relevant literature and explore assessment of learning and assessment for learning, as well as suggestions for monitoring pupil progress. Assessment for learning (AfL) is defined by Driscoll, Macaro and Swarbrick as: ‘formative assessment and the practical implementation of this by teachers in classrooms’. Assessment of learning (AoL), often referred to as summative assessment, ‘identifies the standard of attainment achieved at a particular moment in time’. I then discuss my approach in my research design, followed by a critical evaluation of my progress so far, supported by my documentary evidence.
As a key part of the teaching and learning process, assessment is a frequent focus in educational research, both generally and specifically in modern languages (ML). The Office for Standards in Education state that best practice includes ‘regular assessment of all four language skills’, while the Department for Education (DfE) make no specific mention of assessment in the National Curriculum. This shows that there are multiple viewpoints on the importance of assessment and monitoring.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Research Methods
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Data Analysis and Discussion
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to evaluate the author's practice with regards to assessment and monitoring progress. It first explores the relevant literature on assessment of learning and assessment for learning, as well as suggestions for monitoring pupil progress. The author then discusses their approach in their research design, followed by a critical evaluation of their progress supported by documentary evidence.
- Assessment of learning (AoL) vs. assessment for learning (AfL)
- The importance of recording pupil progress
- The role of feedback in assessment
- Alternative assessment methods
- The effectiveness of different feedback strategies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets out the context and purpose of the assignment, outlining the author's intention to evaluate their practice in relation to assessment and monitoring progress. It briefly introduces the concepts of assessment of learning and assessment for learning. The literature review delves into the theoretical framework of assessment and monitoring in education, particularly in the context of modern languages. The research methods section explains the data collection process and its limitations, highlighting the use of documentary evidence. Data analysis and discussion focuses on the author's own experiences, analyzing their use of different assessment tools and strategies and drawing connections to the literature.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of this text include assessment, monitoring, progress, assessment for learning, assessment of learning, formative assessment, summative assessment, feedback, pupil work, marking, documentary evidence, research methods, and educational research.
- Quote paper
- Laura Smith (Author), 2017, A Look into Methods for Assessing and Monitoring Pupil Progress in Secondary Schools, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374107
