Teachback Self-Assessment

Antonio Tiples

Self-Assessment: Chp. 6 Validity

Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know

ED 450: Assessment and Evaluation – Ms. Soledad Camacho

October 05, 2012

1)      What did you want the class to learn from your teachback?

I wanted to make sure the class understood how the concept of validity does not necessarily apply to the test, but rather, through the “score-based inferences.”  What this means is that the test itself is important, but what it is you infer from the results of a test should be the main focal point.  This was the main point I wanted the class to understand.

2)      How did you assess what they learned?

I assessed learning through monitoring the discussions held by the students.  Questions were encouraged and asked for clarification and further insight. Based on the topics discussed by the students told me that they were directly involved with the subject and showed their interest towards the content. 

3)      I am proudest of these components of my teachback presentation:

·         The discussion that took place during my presentation wherein the students shared their experiences and gave further insight about the concepts taught in the class.  Since, some of the students are currently working as teachers, learning about the actual events in the classroom enhanced the lesson

4)      I can improve my teaching in the following ways:

a.       Provide more hands-on activities

b.      Encourage the vocalization of the other students’ opinions

c.       Speak slower, and clearer

5)      Ideas to contemplate?

What was brought to my attention during my presentation was the issue regarding how assessments created for students with special needs can bring about a valid score-based inference.  Obviously, the results garnered from the said assessments will lead special educators to a result; however, what needs to be investigated is whether the results can lead to an appropriate course of action.

6)      Why was it important to study this chapter?

This chapter was important to study to show educators the processes that take place to assure the standardized tests and other forms of assessments yield results that teachers can use to make appropriate inferences about their students.  The chapter also emphasizes that the focus of validity should not be on the test itself, although the contents of the test are important, what is more important is the inferences received from the results of the test.  

Powerpoint Presentation link: http://www.slideshare.net/antoniotiples329/chapter-6-validity-14644027