Part IV: Evaluation
As with any lesson, evaluation is vital. First, it is important because it is a semester long. The progress in ending the problem of practice is not one that will occur over night; however, progress should be seen throughout the semester. Second, it is important because understanding what went well and what didn’t will allow me to improve the assignment for future classes. Finally, it is important, because this problem of practice is especially large. I am in no way going to rid Kuwait of racism and bigotry. However, if I can assist some students in challenging their misconceptions, they are more likely to do so throughout their lives, while hopefully helping others to do so, as well.
There are a variety of ways that students will be assessed for this assignment. Throughout the semester, I will make classroom observations. These observations will range from viewing the photos that my students have captured of culture, how my students interact with the collaborating class, and the input they give during our reflection sessions. I will also assess using written responses to questions, including exit tickets and written reflections. The reflections will be given orally during a class discussion, but this discussion will occur after journal entries have been written. Having my students keep a journal will allow me to see growth in my students as they challenge prior misunderstandings and acquire new knowledge.
The end goal may not be apparent. I say this, because it is quite possible that this is only but a beginning to better understanding and further acceptances, from my students. Though, as I mentioned before, I can make a difference in the students that I teach, and I can pave the way to the end of racism and bigotry in my students.
There are a variety of ways that students will be assessed for this assignment. Throughout the semester, I will make classroom observations. These observations will range from viewing the photos that my students have captured of culture, how my students interact with the collaborating class, and the input they give during our reflection sessions. I will also assess using written responses to questions, including exit tickets and written reflections. The reflections will be given orally during a class discussion, but this discussion will occur after journal entries have been written. Having my students keep a journal will allow me to see growth in my students as they challenge prior misunderstandings and acquire new knowledge.
The end goal may not be apparent. I say this, because it is quite possible that this is only but a beginning to better understanding and further acceptances, from my students. Though, as I mentioned before, I can make a difference in the students that I teach, and I can pave the way to the end of racism and bigotry in my students.