Active Learning: A Formative & Summative Assessment Approach To Teaching & Learning

Description  Challenge - How to get students engaged in class This webinar is aimed at addressing several challenges related to formative assessments: Teachers sometimes struggle to design homework (out-of-class work) and in-class activities that allow students to practice the skills necessary to achieve the course learning outcomes Teachers also sometimes struggle to find enough “teachable moments” where their feedback can make the most difference in student learning Students often fail to see the relevance of their homework and, so, they are not fully prepared to excel in the in-class activities that their teacher has prepared. Thus, students often miss out on the chance to open up “teachable moments” where their teacher can really help them learn In addition, this webinar will address challenges related to summative assessments: Teachers sometimes struggle to properly match the practice students get during class, and while working on their own with the tests, projects, o