By structuring assessments so that they focus more on student questions, educators can move from simply checking for learning to designing for genuine student learning. This concept combined with “desirable difficulties” and the power of authentic assessment offers educators strategies and conceptual tools to empower students to be great learners in the classroom and in the real world. Teaching Channel has partnered with UMass Global to discuss assessment and design best practices to implement in today’s classroom.
Discussion Question Boards (DQBs): A Student-Centered Way of Questioning
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Storylines include a focus on engaging and ongoing student-centered discussions to develop understanding along the way. One strategy to