1. Session 12 Self- & Peer-Assessment

2. Self-Assessment Self-assessment is an essential aspect of the teaching - learning process. Self-assessment promotes … 1. Development of metacognition 2. Critical thinking and problem solving 3. Teacher understanding of the learner

3. Benefits of Self-Assessment 1. Increase in student engagement (Bruce, 2001). 2. Access to information, otherwise unavailable, about student effort and persistence (Rolheiser & Ross, 2000). 3. Students begin to internalize instructional goals and apply them to future efforts (Herbert, 1998). The Literacy & Numeracy Secretariat: Capacity Building Series (Special Edition #4) http://www.curriculum.org/LNS/coaching/files/pdf/StudentSelfAssessment.pdf

4. Self-Assessment Self-assessment is an essential aspect of the teaching - learning process. Self-assessment promotes … 1. Development of metacognition 2. Critical thinking and problem solving 3. Teacher understanding of the learner

5. Peer Assessment Peer-assessment promotes … 1. Shared understanding 2. Collaborative learning 3. Evaluation skills

6. Considerations and Cautions Self- and peer-assessment should be … 1. Modeled for students 2. Aligned with curriculum expectations 3. Utilized primarily as a formative tool

7. Considerations and Cautions Cont… With a partner, discuss other considerations and/or cautions when utilizing self- and peer-assessment strategies within elementary, secondary, and post- secondary classrooms.