An art teacher at Harry Ainlay High School in Edmonton discusses the value of using observations and conversations to assess outcomes related to the development of skills and techniques.
Key Points
- The teacher plans opportunities for observations and conversations in order to assess outcomes related to skills and techniques.
- Students are provided with opportunities to review and improve their skills prior to summative assessment.
- Note how students use a journal to track and reflect on their growth.
Discussion Question
- In an upcoming assignment, how might students be involved in contributing to the body of evidence about their learning relative to process skills?
