Kirsty Flesch, Allison Browne, Jaclyn Groten and Kate Malayko
Using the checklist provided complete the activity
Objectives and anticipated outcomes of the assignment: Students can follow written directions Students can spell correctly Students demonstrate creativity What would a teacher do after the activity?
What did you like about this assignment? What did you find hard? Was the checklist helpful? Why?
In Elementary especially, it is important to use behaviour checklists to hold students accountable for their actions. In every grade, checklist help guide students through the step-by-step process to complete an activity or assignment.
The progress of students Ie: In Phys. Ed – Can student perform a somersault? Yes, not quite, with help, not yet Identifies areas of improvement Demonstrates that students can follow a certain criteria or set of instructions Demonstrates that students can self-assess and monitor their work (rather than constant reminders from teachers).
Quick and easy way to observe and record specific skills and criteria Helps keep students on track Helps organize students’ thought processes Self-assessment Demonstrates the process, as well as the final product Formative assessment – shows teachers and students areas that need improvement Provides benchmarks and standards Allows for communication with parents
Takes a lot of time to create Takes time to go through the checklists once completed Directions/instructions on the checklist need to be specific and clear