Gold Standard PBL: Assessing Student Learning PDF

Gold Standard PBL: Assessing Student Learning Course Instructor: Kymbat SMAKOVA, PhD.  What is PjBL(Project Based Learning)? A project is defined as an in-depth investigation of a real world topic worthy of children’s attention and effort and can be un...

Gold Standard PBL: Assessing Student Learning Course Instructor: Kymbat SMAKOVA, PhD.  What is PjBL(Project Based Learning)? A project is defined as an in-depth investigation of a real world topic worthy of children’s attention and effort and can be undertaken individually or by a group, and usually involves a significant element of work being done at home or out of school http://www.project-approach.com/ In project, the whole work process is as important as the final result or product. Project work is an integrated learning experience that encourages students to break away from the compartmentalization of knowledge and instead involves drawing upon different aspects of knowledge. provides an opportunity for students to explore different approaches in solving problems Top five skills  “ Fortune 500 companies identified the top five skills required for their incoming employees as (1) teamwork, (2) problem solving, (3) interpersonal skills, (4) oral communication, and (5) listening. Where did reading, writing and arithmetic fall? Writing was number ten, computation was number twelve, and reading was number thirteen” (cited in Wendy W. Murawski, 2009).  Six A’s Project Checklist: 1. Authenticity - Meaningful to the student? Similar with project undertaken by adult? Useful for them beyond school? 2. Academic Rigor - Enable student to acquire and apply knowledge of one or more discipline? 3. Applied Learning 4. Active Exploration 5. Adult Relationship 6. Assessment practices  Assessment is the systematic process of collecting empirical data (knowledge, skill, attitudes, and beliefs), reviewing (identify weaknesses and strengths), and using the empirical data for the purpose of improving learning and development.  What should we assess? Process or Product https://www.google.com/search?q=What+should+we+assess+in+pbl&rlz=1C1GCEU_ruKZ1046KZ1046&oq=What+should+we+assess+in+ pbl&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigAdIBCTg3NzRqMGoxNagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld =cid:e853520c,vid:oYRNWumyy4w,st:8  The concept of ‘balanced assessment’ Formative assessment - “feedback to adjust on-going teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes” (2008, Council of Chief State School Officers. Attributes of Effective Formative Assessment) Summative assessment- used to evaluate what has been learned. Alternative assessment - a range of assessment types and tools to evaluate students’ learning progress.  Gold Standard/High-Quality Project-Based Learning assessment tools Self-Assessment Peer form -Evaluation Teacher High-Quality PBL Audience observation & assessment tools Evaluation Assessment Post-Project Portfolio Reflective Oriented Writing  Principles of Assessment in PBL Alignment with Objectives: Assessment criteria should align with the goals of the project, such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and mastery of content. Focus on Process and Product: Evaluate not only the final outcome but also the steps taken to achieve it. Authenticity: Assessments should reflect real-world tasks and contexts, emphasizing skills like problem-solving and teamwork. Formative and Summative: Use ongoing (formative) assessments to guide learning and a final (summative) evaluation for the completed project.  Tools and Techniques Rubrics: Provide clear expectations for performance. Include criteria for content, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Portfolios: Students compile a collection of their work, reflecting growth and achievement over the course of the project. Exit Tickets: Use quick, reflective prompts to assess daily learning progress (e.g., “What did you accomplish today?” or “What challenges are you facing?”). Peer Feedback Tools: Online platforms like Padlet, Google Docs, or Flipgrid allow students to share and review each other's work. Digital Tools: Tools like Kahoot, Seesaw, or Microsoft Teams can facilitate formative assessments and track progress.  Formative assessment during PBL helps teachers: Identify where students are now in relation to their learning goals. Determine how to best use time to support student learning, and better predict how much time will be needed. Give meaningful feedback to students and specific ways to improve.  Formative assessment during PBL helps students: Reflect on their learning and its connection to their goals and effort. Determine where they are in relation to their learning goals. Identify ideas they can research and consider and actions they can take to meet their goals.  During project work During project work, formative assessment is used to support acquisition of both academic understanding and 21st-century skills.