Tom Angelo, a Clinical Professor Emeritus, discusses the origin and efficacy of classroom assessment techniques in shaping instruction. Topics include the evolution of assessment tools, innovative techniques like the One-Minute Paper, flexibility in adapting tools, collaboration in writing, and future plans in education.
Classroom assessment techniques help shape instruction to meet student needs.
The evolution of assessment techniques since 1980s emphasizes improving teaching and learning effectiveness.
Deep dives
Importance of Classroom Assessment Techniques
Classroom assessment techniques are essential for shaping instruction to meet students' needs. The origin and efficacy of these techniques are discussed, highlighting their relevance in teaching and learning practices.
Evolution and Impact of Classroom Assessment Techniques
The discussion focuses on the evolution of classroom assessment techniques since the 1980s, emphasizing the importance of these tools in improving teaching and learning effectiveness. The shift towards formative assessments is highlighted as a significant factor in enhancing student learning outcomes.
Popular Classroom Assessment Technique: One-Minute Paper
The One-Minute Paper is a widely adopted classroom assessment technique due to its simplicity and efficiency. Originating at UC Berkeley, this technique gathers student feedback quickly and effectively, aiding in assessing understanding and addressing learning gaps.
Flexibility and Usability of Classroom Assessment Techniques
The book on classroom assessment techniques offers instructors and learners flexibility in utilizing various tools to assess and enhance student learning. The adaptability and diverse applications of these techniques across disciplines and in different learning environments are emphasized.
Classroom assessment techniques can be used to shape instruction to the needs of our students. In this episode, Thomas A. Angelo joins us to discuss the origin of these techniques and evidence concerning their efficacy.
Tom is Clinical Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to teaching for 40 years, he has been long involved in professional development and has served as faculty member and Director of teaching, learning and assessment centers at UNC, LaTrobe University in Melbourne, Australia, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, the University of Akron, and Boston College. Tom is best known for his work with K. Patricia Cross on Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers, which was first published in 1988, with a second edition in 1993.