The following responses are associated with the questions presented in EDUC-8842-2. The answers reflect my views of the subject matter and are solely based on my experiences.
How should participation in a collaborative learning community be assessed?
A successful learning environment should include discussions that require classmates to communicate and present credible (referenced) ideas through reading and research. Upon completion of these discussions, each class member should be encouraged to post a response to different group members posts. Assessment from the instructor is based on the collaboration of these students with each other.
Students that do not present valuable feedback to their classmates receive grades less than those of their cohort.
How do the varying levels of skill and knowledge students bring to a course affect the instructor's "fair and equitable assessment" of learning?
Fair and equitable assessment should not be based on the level of skill and knowledge of the student, rather, how the course is set up. If the instructor and administration set up the course based on content and outcomes, all students regardless of skill level should be successful.
If a student does not want to network or collaborate in a learning community for an online course, what should the other members of the learning community do?
Students within the group should make an attempt to collaborate with the student and continue to work together as a unit. If the the individual does not wish to participate in the group by providing additional feedback to classmates, the instructor will see this and should grade accordingly.
What role should the instructor play?
In a collaborative environment, the instructor should consider him/herself the observer and evaluator.
What impact would this have on his or her assessment plan?
The goal is to view the work presented by the team, with occasional commentary, and to assess the contribution that is being presented by each team member. Through his/her experience and position as the instructor of the course, it is his/her responsibility to provide a grade to each individual based on the presentations of the team.
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Terry,
ReplyDeleteI like how detailed you are with your response. Just out of curiosity, do you find it stressful to be a community member, or do you find it enjoyable?
I have always been an extrovert and with that is a willingness to participate in new adventures. I find the collaboration enjoyable. Is it fun to have others, especially peers, critique your work?
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to say no; however, the fact that we can communicate with each other and present additional ideas allows us to think cognitively. I gain additional knowledge and opinions based on the reviews by others.