1. Personal Communication as Assessment
Knowledge, reasoning, performance and process

2. Types Journals, logs, blogs, Questions Interviews Conferences
Class discussions
Oral Exams s

3. Things to keep in mind.. Experience and confidence improve performance
Familiarity matters
Outward expression is an indication
Questions are obtrusive
Questions require interpretation
People forget under pressure
Develop questions from goals or standards
Allow sufficient time for response
Don’t embarrass or intimidate
Recognize reactions to answers

4. References Used:
Chatterji, Madhabi. (2003). Designing and using tools for educational assessment. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Gronlund, N.E. (2003). Assessment of student achievement 7th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Oosterhoff, A. (2003). Developing and using classroom assessments 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ; Merrill Prentice Hall. .
Stiggins, R.J., Arter, J.A., Chappuis, J.& Chappuis, S. (2004). Classroom assessment for student learning. Portland, OR; Assessment Training Institute.
Wiggens, G. & McTighe. (2001). Understanding by design. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall