Unit assessment
Evaluation by observation is continuous throughout the unit A sample assessment grid to be used is shown below. Items can be added to it and it can be filled in in a variety of ways such as yestno, a numerical scale, an alphabetical scale, improvement over the course of the unit, etc.
Example:
In working towards the experiential goal, in which of the followiiig areas was the student successful? Check all that apply:
Peer evaluation will be done in written form and/or vabally Students can chose to answer the following three comments aloud to the group or in written form:
What do you like best about this project?
What strategies were used to reinforce the message?
Name one suggestion you have for improving this project.
Self evaluation will be done in written form and will be shared only with the teacher.
Students will answer the following questions:
Which activities in this unit are most suited to the way you like to learn?
Which activities did you like the best?
What new and/or interesting information did you learn?
What is your reaction to the posters and announcements?
How could this unit be improved for next group?
In a multidimensional unit, the teacher must be sure to evaluate each of four components:
experiential/communicative objectives (L), cultural objectives (2.), language objectives (3.), and
general language education objectives (4.). Summative evaluation of these components will be
done by assigning letter grades to the following items for each of the four objectives:
1. Communication with 'storekeeper', menu, text of experiential goal
2. Inclusion of alternative menu items for differing diet preferences and needs
3. Clarity and conveyance of message of experiential goal
4. Use of learning strategies throughout the unit