I really like the article on assessment of learning and assessment for learning. I’ve never really thought about the two being broken apart. Hopefully, I use my data from assessments to determine what will be taught next. It seems that the assessment FOR learning is more centered on the student. The students will choose the things to determine their learning.
I really like the AFL that said, “AFL will recognize the full range of achievements of all learners.” I think it is so true, because some forms of assessments don’t give all of the information that you really need. At the end of the test, you know what the students CAN’T do, but not necessarily what they KNOW about a topic. When you are using portfolios, it gives you more information than some of the other ways, and I think it’s a true example of assessment FOR learning, rather than assessment OF learning. I also like that its learner motivated.
I think portfolio assessments have a lot of potential. I think it could be used for every subject area. It is very student centered and gives the learner the opportunity to choose what they want to share. I think it’s important for students’ to see their growth over time, and that would be the perfect way.
I really like posting a portfolio online. In one of my classes that I’m taking this summer, another students shared with us her portfolio from her undergrad. At their college, they had to use the online portfolios so that anyone at any time could access her portfolio. It is perfect for job interviews, and I think it’s even fun for parents to see. That way, everyone is on the same page. Personally, it is allowing me to gather my most important things and put them in a designated area. I think it’s a very organized way to show learning.