Adjustments to Practice
Proficient Descriptor
Analyzes results from a variety of assessments to determine progress toward intended outcomes and uses these findings to adjust practice and identify and/or implement differentiated interventions and enhancements for students.
Why is it Important?
Teaching heavily relies on learning from those around you. To successfully guide students to content mastery, constant reflection and adjustment of your practice are essential. One primary approach to refining your practice involves carefully analyzing assessment results. Designing assignments that assess students' understanding and administering them fairly are vital for obtaining clear results. The outcome of this analysis should identify where and why students are struggling, prompting adjustments in your pedagogy.
For many, content assessment serves as a straightforward form of feedback on teaching effectiveness. Personally, I found it to be a good indicator of how well students grasped content. However, I also utilize various forms of assessment and feedback to refine my practice.
My Progress
This document exemplifies my process of adjusting practice. It entails evaluating students' performance on a unit quiz, a crucial step given the diverse needs of the particular class. Before administering the quiz, my supervising practitioner and I predicted outcomes based on past performances and specific student circumstances. Analyzing student performance highlighted areas where I needed to refine my teaching methods. This experience proved invaluable, enabling me to make necessary changes to support students in achieving their objectives.
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