Integrating Assessment into Classroom Practice - Session 2 of 2(NE) Rescheduled to November 4, 2008

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Overview

This four hour workshop will be held in two 2-hour sessions and is designed to help practitioners develop assessments that will guide their practice. This workshop will include several strategies and activities that stress authentic assessment techniques and how students can become involved in designing classroom assessments, including peer and self-assessments. The development of clear learning objectives, their connection to assessment, and alignment with the MA Curriculum Frameworks will be the main focus of these workshops.

Details

When

November 4, 2008 from 11:30 pm to 01:30 pm

Where

• North Shore Community Action Program
• 75-81 Central St.
• Peabody, MA 01960

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Topics

ABE, ESOL, GED, Assessment, Curriculum Development

Multi-session attendance required

yes

Contact info

Janet Piracha
jpiracha@necc.mass.edu

Indicators of Program Quality

IPQ1 - Curriculum and instruction
IPQ2 - Student learning gains

Learning objectives

Learning objectives

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Identify different ways to integrate assessments into classroom practice.  
• Describe how assessments can be a tool for refining Learning Objectives and generating effective activities.  
• Develop at least one form of authentic assessment (e.g., reports, long-term projects) and integrate it with a planned class.  
• Integrate the MA ABE Curriculum Frameworks standards and benchmarks in designing classroom assessments.

Presenters

Janet Piracha

Presenters Bio

Janet is the Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator for Northeast SABES

Host RSC

Northeast Massachusetts Region

PDPs

no