EDTECH 542 - Project Evaluation

QUESTION:

The culminating event is over, the project presentations have been presented, groups and peers have been evaluated, reflection journals are in. Is the PBL experience really over? Absolutely not. One of the most powerful forms of assessment and project evaluation is the post project reflection. Use the resources from this week to assist you as you think about how you intend to debrief your PBL experience. Some questions to consider:

• Who will you involve in the process?
• What will your process look like?
• Is it just a one-time assessment?

Answer:

• I think it is very important to have the students be involved in the evaluation process of the whole project. It is important for students to give feedback on what was and wasn't succesful for them and their groups during the project. This feedback can be used if the project is going to be used in the future. It also can be used to adjust any projects that will be taking place with these same students during the year.  It can also be used to add any mini lessons to help direct the students in any areas of academics or collaboration skills. 
• I would also debrief with other teachers that participated in the project or if any other grade level teachers participated in the project with their students.
• Teachers are always observing and thinking about how lessons are going and making constant adjustments. This would also be part of the assessment process.