THE PURPOSE AND PROCESS
OF EVALUATION
In this chapter I learn
about evaluation, which means
to know about learners´ knowledge
(how are they in their learning process). Also, teachers have to evaluate learners’ progress, their strengths
and weaknesses. In order to evaluate or assess learners, exist different methods, strategies, and
types of tests. These could be formal
(tests, exams, quizzes) and informal
assessment (comments, suggestions). So, here I have some examples of formal
assessment that teachers use most of the time to evaluate learners, those are; proficiency test, achievement test, and placement test. Furthermore, I realize that evaluated
learners is important and useful because it keeps the balance between learning
and grades. But I should considerate that the power of grades are important for
learners because if they have a bad grade they will feel demotivated. I as
teacher in order to apply this in the classroom, I should take a self-
assessment because it
lets us to know how good learners are in the learning process and how they progress. On the other
hand, I as teacher should
evaluate their effort, their logical reasoning, and their critical thinking. For
accomplish it I evaluated learners
by oral, listening, writing, and reading activities.
References:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Introduction to Process Evaluation in Tobacco Use Prevention and Control. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Oice on Smoking and Health; 2008.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Framework for program evaluation in public health. MMWR 1999b;48(RR11):1–40.
In my view evaluation is important because it shows if our students are learning or not. However, we need to find the right tools in order to evaluate them either formal or informal. This evaluation has to be according about what we have taught in the classroom.
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