Using Learning and Evaluation Files
in IP Classrooms: Roles of Teachers and
Students
February 18, 2013Integrative Project Program
MELS Information Session
Session #1:
Roles of Teachers and Students
At the end of this session, participants will understand the pedagogical intention of LEFs,
and the roles played by teachers and students in implementing - and maximizing the benefits of -
Learning and Evaluation Files.
GOAL:
Current evaluation practices: contributions from participants
Evaluation for and of learning What are some well known classroom evaluation practices?
Portfolios
Work portfolio: All drafts collected, without selection criteria;
Learning portfolio: Proof of progress for each major stage of project or end-of-term;
Portfolio of presentations: Finished products illustrating highest level of achievement attained for each stage of project;
Digital portfolio: Integration of technology permitting continuous, collaborative interactions;
Learning and Evaluation File: Combines all of the above.
Current evaluation practices: contributions from participants
Benefits of portfolioWhat do you think are some of the benefits of using LEFs?
Benefits of LEFs (Portfolios)
Integrates the Learning and Evaluation Process
Builds autonomy
Develops reflexive practices
Encourages self-assessment
Requires self-monitoring
Improves work methods
Structures IP program
Teachers need to know…
Benefits of students taking responsibility for monitoring and assessing their own learning and evaluation process.
Challenges associated with students taking responsibility for monitoring and assessing their own learning and evaluation process.
Pedagogical models, strategies, and practices to help students build responsibility, autonomy, and appropriate attitudes.
Roles of Teachers
Interpret official requirements;
Clarify expectations and communicate clearly;
Understand process of monitoring, self-assessment and adjustment;
Create and model reflexive environment;
Acknowledge diverse learning and motivation styles;
Support competency development.
Using a Learning and Evaluation File:
Teacher’s Guide MELS official frameworkPlanningSelection of evidenceCommunicationReflectionResourcesRecording toolsValidation
MELS Official Framework
QEP – 3 aims: identity, worldview, empowerment
Policy on Evaluation of Learning
Integrative Project Program
Basic school regulation
Framework for the Evaluation of Learning
Dates and % for Term Report Cards
Planning for evaluation of competency development Three report card periods for evaluation OF learning.
On-going feedback for evaluation FOR learning.
Students working on one project for entire school year = evolving requirements for same elements as year progresses (i.e. project plan).
Communicate above to students through examples of observable elements that evolve.
Selection of Evidence: Roles of Students
Identify evidence of learning that is
relevant, sufficient, and representative;
Determine what and when to select evidence of learning –
reflexive practices;
Develop attitudes associated with autonomy and
responsibility;
Use effective communication strategies to justify and explain evidence selected;
Become self-reflective learners who monitor, assess, and adjust learning and evaluation processes.
GOAL: Co-construct criteria for selecting evidence of learning. Before introducing Learning and Evaluation Files (LEFs) inIP classrooms, students must understand the important role they play in the implementation and use of LEFs, and in the overall evaluation of their own learning. Students will use co-constructed criteria to select evidence of learning throughout the school year.
Checklists:
Co-constructing Selection Criteria
ACTIVITY to be done with IP students:
Communication: Roles of Teachers
Communications concerning
informal evaluations (for learning)
formal evaluations (of learning)
Reflection
Important role in selection of evidence of learning and competency development.
Reflexive classrooms: regular use of reflection questions and planned moments of reflection.
Priority given to development of students’ meta-cognitive strategies.
ResourcesPlanning Tool
Possible Uses: to add, change, adapt observable elements; to plan course and adjust teaching; to illustrate competency development to students.
ResourcesEvaluation Rubric
Possible Uses: to verify observations (formative assessments) and competency development (summative evaluations).
ResourcesGraphic Organizers
Possible Uses: to address specific challenges; to collect evidence of learning; to organize students’ ideas.
ResourcesReflection Questions
Possible Uses: to address specific challenges; to help develop meta-cognitive strategies; to stimulate discussion.
ResourcesChecklists
Possible Uses: to clarify evaluation criteria; to identify observable elements; to create shared expectations.
ResourcesBlogs
Possible Uses: school board portal; Web site just for LEFs; IP virtual classroom; blogs or other resources selected by teacher.
Recording Tools: Paper and/or virtual
Self-assessment (journal entries, blog publications);
Co-evaluation with classmates (reflection questions or graphic organizers);
Feedback from teacher and peers (round table discussions);
Selecting evidence of learning (interpretation, analysis, justification);
Observations (notes, journal entries, blog publications);
Interviews (notes, checklists);
Blog entries (feedback, comments, interactions, reinvestment).
Virtual classroomsVirtual extension of IP classroom.
Classroom blog animated by the teacher.
Blogs for students.
Available any time, from any Internet connection. Available for teachers and students.
Place for students to store evidence
of learning. Place for teachers
to assess, offer feedback on evidence of
learning.
Validation
Effectiveness of LEFs – indicators for assessing, monitoring, and regulating implementation of LEFs in classrooms:
Pedagogical understanding (teacher and student);
Involvement (teacher and student);
Use of accompanying resources (teacher and student);
Winning practices (teacher and student);
Development of autonomy and responsibility (student);
Community of practice (teacher).
What will you change for next year? What resources are you lacking? Do you have the accompaniment you need(consultant, mentor, MELS, colleagues, etc.)?
Current evaluation practices: contributions from participants
Community of practice:
What will you change for next year? What resources are you lacking? Do you have the accompaniment you need(consultant, mentor, MELS, colleagues, etc.)?
Current evaluation practices: contributions from participants
Invitation to Community of practice:
Participate in building our
evaluation expertise:
Invitation to share
current evaluation
practices
Using Learning and Evaluation Files
in IP Classrooms: Roles of Teachers and
Students
February 18, 2013Integrative Project Program
MELS Information Session