My view of teaching this semester has definitely changed. While it is not always easy to think like an assessor, I believe that I have somewhat altered my view to include a more goal directed teaching. Creating a lesson plan with backwards design helped me to align my objectives with my test and lessons, rather than creating lessons and then deciding what to test. I do believe that the test should be altered at the end, maybe due to a change of plans but the model holds true.
I have also learned a lot about differentiation and how to better meet the students needs and desires for learning. I have different tools to use like menu options and understand that meeting different learning needs through choice can also allow students to learn in a better environment for them.
I hope my teaching will be student learning focused and I will use formative assessments to guide my instruction. Sometimes when I cook, I forget to taste the food to make adaptations and while coming out with a surprise is sometimes fun for cooking, it is not an effective way to teach. I have learned a wide range of tools for assessment this semester and believe I am much better prepared to create units that are result focused.
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