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According to the video clip, Assessment Of Learning is the assessment is more likely to cause panic and anxiety in your learners.
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Strength:
provide feedback about what the students know and what they may need to learn in order to obtain the content within a given curriculum.
Weakness:
students will start comparing themselve with others students, eg:
self criticism and low self esteem.
To avoid bad feelings about assessment from developing in your learners, there are several strategies we can implements.
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Clear and Transparent Communication: Ensure that learners understand the purpose and intend outcomes of the assessment. Clearly communicate assessment criteria, expectation and the format of the assessment to help them prepare effectively.
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Provide Timely Feedback: Offering prompt and constructive feedback after assessment helps learner understand their performance, identify areas for improvement, and feel supported in their learning journey. This can boost their confidence and motivation.
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Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage learners to see assessment as opportunities for growth rather than mere evaluation of their abilities. Emphasize that mistake and setback are part of the learners process and that assessment provide valuable insight for improvements.
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Diverse Assessment Methods: Incorporates a variety of assessment method to accommodates different styles and abilities. This can help learners feel that assessment are fair and recognize their unique strength and talents.
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Use Formative Assessment : Integrate formative assessment throughout the learning process to provide ongoing feedback and monitor students progress. This approach allows learners to track their growth, identify areas of weakness and make necessary adjustment before summative assessment.
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Encourage peer-to peer collaboration: Promote collaborative learning and peer feedback opportunities, both within and outside of formal assessment. Encourage learners to support each other can create a positive learning environment and reduce anxiety related to assessments.
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Celebrate Achievement: Acknowledge and celebrate learners accomplishment, regardless of their performance in assessment. This helps build self-esteem, motivation and a sense of accomplishment ,fostering a positive attitude towards assessment.
We should remember that creating a supportive learning environment where learners feel values encouraged and confident can significantly minimize negative associated with assessments.