Evaluation and Assessment

• EVALUATION CHECKLIST
• SELF-ASSESSMENT
• PEER-TEACHER EVALUATION FOR PRESENTATION
• PRODUCT AND PROCESS EVALUATION-WRITTEN WORK
• EVALUATION RUBRIC

EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Check the statements that identify the tasks you have completed prior to submitting your work for consideration.

• I used at least two different Internet search engines to locate sites.
• I found at least two good Internet sites for each major activity I included in my itineraries.
• I considered specific characteristics of clients before creating my itineraries.
• I included reasonable time frames for all activities listed in the itineraries.
• I provided accurate (or at least reasonable) costs for all activities (i.e. admission fees) and for all forms of transportation.
• My accomodation costs are accurate (or at least reasonable given the information I found).
• I worked well with group members, offering suggestions, insights, comparisons, predictions,etc.
• I supported group members well, providing encouragement, praise and assistance when appropriate.
• I accepted and completed my share of the work.
• I acknowledged all of my Internet sources in proper form.
• I assessed information; I did not simply accept it.
• I made appropriate judgments concerning which of the sites to use for my written and verbal report.
• I managed my time effectively.
• I completed all tasks within the time frames established by me, my partner and my facilitator.
• I demonstrated leadership while working on the assignment.
• I asked for help or clarification when I needed to but displayed considerable independence in learning.
• I used proper conventions of language in my written work.
• I effectively compared and contrasted the two itineraries.
• I accepted ownership of the assignment and designed the itineraries accordingly.
• The final products (written work and oral presentation outline) demonstrate creativity, analytical thinking skills, professionalism, and pride.

SELF ASSESSMENT
Answer the following questions:

• What specific strengths assisted you in completing the assignment?
• What was your least favourite task associated with "Voyage of Discovery"? Explain.
• Explain the knowledge and skills you acquired as a result of doing the assignment?
• If you were given the opportunity to do the assignment over, what would you do differently in:

Connect the assignment with your learning in:
            a. this course
            b. other courses you are taking
            c. life
 Establish new personal learning goals in this course.

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PEER-TEACHER EVALUATION FOR PRESENTATION

ORGANIZATION

BELOW STANDARD

• unorganized
• unprepared presentation
• ideas lack coherence

• acceptable level of organization and preparation
• ideas are sometimes connected

• very good preparation and organization of material
• ideas are coherent; transitions are smooth

• material is extremely well organized
• preparation is extensive
• ideas are coherent and sophisticated

BELOW STANDARD

• did not use search engines
• few or no links used
• models, charts, graphics, etc. missing in presentation

• used only one search engine
• used adequate aids and links

• used at least two search engines
• very good use of aids and links

• used more than two search engines
• outstanding use of aids and links

BELOW STANDARD

• very little knowledge of topic
• itineraries lack detail
• few higher-order thinking skills demonstrated (synthesis, evaluation, comparative analysis, etc.)

• some knowledge of topic demonstrated
• intineraries contain some detail
• some higher-order thinking skills demonstrated

• Good knowlegde of topic demonstrated
• itineraries contain some interesting detail
• high-order thinking skills demonstrated

• sophisticated knowledge of topic
• highly detailed itineraries
• outstanding use of higher-order thinking skills

BELOW STANDARD

• dull, boring presentation
• no variety in resources or in teaching strategies
• audience is disinterested

• somewhat interesting presentation
• adequate use of resources and strategies
• audience is partially engaged

• very interesting presentation
• very good use of resources and strategies
• audience is involved

• outstanding presentation
• great variety of strategies and resources
• audience is totally involved and engaged

PRODUCT AND PROCESS EVALUATION-WRITTEN WORK

PRODUCT EVALUATION

• Originality and Creativity
• Clarity and Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Sophistication of Content
• Organization of Ideas
• Presentation of Material
• Value to and Impact on Readers
• Writing Style, Grammar and Spelling
• Transitions Between Ideas

• Understanding What is Required
• Identifying Problems
• Problem-Solving Strategies
• Appropriateness of Resources
• Collaborating with Partner(s)
• Organizing Time Appropriately
• Managing Tasks Effectively
• Committment of Time and Effort
• Accessing Help

4--Outstanding
3--Above Average
2--Average
1--Below Average
0--Not Done

Ideas Adapted from:  Midwood, D., O'Connor, K. and Simpson, K.  (1994)
Assess for Success:  Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting for Successful
Learning.  Toronto:  Educational Services Committee, OSSTF.

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