"Knowing and Learning" (response to 8pm discussion 30/09/2018)
During the discussion we spoke about student assessment and tracking progress effectively. Often assessment causes anxiety and is not fully embraced, however if it were viewed simply as a point of reflection, feedback and evaluation would it be viewed more positively. Thus, the way we approach assessment, as a milestone rather than an end result is important. Carrying out my research observations, has led to me question not only the effectiveness of my teaching practice, but how we “measure” or “know” that our teaching is effective. We may seek re-assurance when we observe similar teaching methods to our own, but I wonder if this this purely a re-action to us being in our comfort zone and unconsciously registering them as correct?