La Trobe Session 4 Thursday 9 August 2007

Introduction (2 min)
In this workshop we will be looking at the assessment tasks that are due later in the semester. (Still waiting on confirmation of due dates from Chris Brew and Ian Bentley. This doesn't mean you shouldn't make a start already). In particular we will be discussing what the criteria for these tasks actually mean and also producing a rubric for the Minor Assignment.
We will also be looking at Backward Design and how it can be incorporated into your learning and teaching practice.

Warm up and re-cap (5 + 5 min):

A die is rolled twice.
a. Draw a lattice diagram to show all of the possible outcomes.
b. Find the probability of rolling a 2, then a 1.
c. Find the probability of getting a total of 7.

Surveys that have been submitted so far..

Survey 1
Survey 2
Survey 3
Survey 4

Learning Activities

1. ‘Unpacking’ the assessment tasks (20 + 20 + 5 min)

Task 1: Understanding the Major Assignment.

Instructions

• Handout 1 Major and Minor Assignments.
• Students to read and discuss this document in terms of understanding what each criteria is asking for. Include comments and examples where possible.
• Group discussion and document editing using Major Assessment Task Edited Version.
• Allocation of marks for each criteria.
  

Task 2: Understanding the Minor Assignment and developing the rubric.

Instructions

• Discuss the process of group writing using Google. When it can be used in the classroom. How can it be set up?
• Look at the criteria and discuss. Writing on text. Similar to step 3 from Task 1 above. Email to students.
• Open minor assessment rubric. Decide on ratings system and criteria.
• Student to access the minor assessment rubric . Edit this document by including in the appropriate rows and columns what each criteria and rating will look like to them.
  

Task 3: Reviewing and clarifying.

Instructions

• Re-group and discuss these criteria. Are they accurate and appropriate? What changes do we need to make.
  

BREAK for 5 minutes

2. Backward Design (25 + 25 min)

Instructions

Read all individual instructions carefully before beginning your tasks.
You can also use the internet to research terminology and key words/phrases you are unfamiliar with.

A Backward Design Template

Backward Design Step 1 (2 person task)

• Complete Step 1 from the template. you can use the above link if you would prefer a digital copy to share.
• Use the section from the study design provided to decide on the knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Prepare a 2 min presentation on what your activity involved and how did it link with your step in the design process.
• You can email me any material you may wish to use with the projector. Just put the step number in the subject.

Backward Design Step 2 (4 person task)

• Complete the activity Deep Understanding of Assessment Tasks as part of your investigation into Step 2.
• Prepare a 2 min presentation on what your activity involved and how did it link with your step in the design process.
• You can email me any material you may wish to use with the projector. Just put the step number in the subject.
  

Backward Design Step 3 (8 person task)

• Complete the activities Gaining Evidence FOR Learning (4 people) and What do I know about this student? (4 people) as part of your investigation into Step 3.
• Each group is to prepare a 2 min presentation on what your activity involved and how it linked with your step in the design process.
• You can email me any material you may wish to use with the projector. Just put the step number in the subject.
  

Backward Design Step 4 (12 person task)

• Complete the activities Giving Effective Written Feedback (2 people), Quality Questions (6 people) and Strategies for Assessment AS Learning (4 people) as part of your investigation into Step 4.
• Each group is to prepare a 2 min presentation on what your activity involved and how it linked with your step in the design process.
• You can email me any material you may wish to use with the projector. Just put the step number in the subject.

Backward Design Step 5 (2 person task)

• Complete the activity Creating Rubrics as part of your investigation into Step 5.
• Prepare a 2 min presentation on what your activity involved and how it linked with your step in the design process.
• You can email me any material you may wish to use with the projector. Just put the step number in the subject.

Warm down (5 min)

Find the cost of each of the following.
(a) 300 newspapers at 80 cents each


(b) 110 kg of steak at $8.50/kg


(c) 59.25 hours work at $16/hour


Review (5 min)
Time for any remaining questions and re-cap of todays workshop.

Professional reading for next week

Multiple Intelligences

Have a go at this...Online MI Testing, bring your results with you next week.

Resources and links used in this workshop

White board and markers x 2
Major Assessment Task Edited Version
Handout Set 1 Major and Minor Assignment and Criteria
Handout Set 2 Backwards Curriculum Design
Handout Set 3 Investigating the 5 Steps in Backward Design
Assessment Professional Learning Modules