Checklists and Interviews Burke, Chapters 9 and 11

Uses of Observation Checklists Monitor specific skills, behaviors or dispositions Record-keeping device Formative assessment Peer evaluations Performance task assessment lists

Rationale for Checklist Usage Quick and easy record-keeping Identify areas of concern Focus on observable performances Identify strengths and learning needs Useful in many situations with many skills

Social Skills Listens to others Contributes to group Encourages others Keeps voice low Asma Latifa Nawal Noor Group Activity Social Skill Checklist

Reading Checklist Partner Reading Checklist  My partner and I talked about the pictures  My partner and I have a question on the question chart  My partner and I used more than one book to find information  I learned some new things. Here is something I learned: My name

Reflective Feedback How did you feel about this activity? Would you like to do this activity again?

Behavior Checklist 7:007:107:207:307:407:50 Student is on-task Student is sitting in seat Student is quietly doing work Student’s work area is neat

Types of Interviews/Conferences Book interview with one student or a group Discussion about project Interview about research paper or project Reactions to a film Feedback to a field trip

Types of Interviews/Conferences Reactions to speakers Discussion about a piece of writing Foreign language interview Feelings about works of art/music Problem-solving discussion

Types of Interviews/Conferences Interview about scientific experiment Attitudes about a course or school Portfolio Conference Discussion about group dynamics Discussion of grades and future goals

Types of Interviews/Conferences Feelings about sportsmanship and ethics Interview about procedures Questions about process Conversations about meeting standards Discussion of grades

Rationale for Interviews/Conferences Help clarify thinking Assist students to think about their own learning Help achieve new levels of understanding Facilitate self-evaluation Make them feel ideas are valued

Rationale for Interviews/Conferences Help students appreciate progress and set goals Respond to student comments Build positive teacher-child relationships Lead students to be self-directed

Resources Conferencing Templates Parent Conference Planner