Description

Assessment is critical for growing lifelong learning skills, and elevating performance in diverse contexts. Both the assessor (person giving feedback), and the assesse (performer) must have trust in the process. Although the assessor gives the feedback to the assesse, the assesse should be the one who initiates this process and sets bounds on what is examined and how results are reported. Assessment focuses on documenting strengths, and making suggestions for improvement, not judging the performer. The assessment process can be used by individuals, small groups, and in classroom settings.

Relevance  

Self-growers are valued in society because their ability to leverage their strengths, and rapidly address areas for improvement. The assessment process provides a way for individuals to accelerate their personal development through the use of others. Placing the assesse at the center of the process increases the likelihood that they will receive feedback in a timely and effective manner. 

Methodology

1) Develop guidelines for assessing a performance or product
bulletDetermine purpose of performance/product
bulletAgree on what is appropriate to assess
bulletAgree on how and when to report findings

2) Design the approach to be used for the assessment

bulletSelect appropriate performance criteria
bulletAgree on evidence needed
bulletDetermine methods to collect data

3) Collect and analyze the evidence

bulletFocus only on selected performance criteria
bulletDocument strengths and identify underlying causes
bulletDocument areas for improvement and suggest action plans

4) SII format is: Strengths, Areas for Improvement, and Insights

5) Report the findings to the assesse

bulletHighlight key strengths, improvements, and insights
bulletSupply evidence for all conclusions
bulletInvite assesse to ask clarifying questions

 

Resources

From the Faculty Guide Book

bulletOverview of Assessment
bulletAssessment Methodology
bulletMindset for Assessment
bulletSII method for Assessment Reporting
bulletAnnotated Bibliography on Assessment

Assessing the Quality of an Assessment Report

References

Angelo, T. & Cross, K. (1993) Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

Huba, M. & Freed, J. (2000) Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses, Boston: Allyn & Bacon

Stiggins, R. J. (1997) Student-Centered Classroom Assessment, Old Tappan, NJ: Prentice-Hall

 

Partial Support By:
Grant # EEC-0202293
Program Director Sue Kemnitzer
Grant # DUE-0088591
 

Scholarship Community Leadership Team
Steve Beyerlein      Don Elger      Dan Apple