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2. Wythe: Analyzing AFL – Student Progress Check Sheet

Posted by Scott Habeeb on February 15, 2014 at 9:49am in Wythe County Workshops, 21814 & 22514

If we can use AFL strategies to get students to monitor their own progress and to use feedback to guide their learning, then we have truly accomplished something. Here is an example of how that might be done. This specific example is for a French 2 class. However, it's really a vocabulary example and could be used in any classroom where vocabulary was being taught. Actually, it could probably be applied many more situations than just vocabulary.

Each student receives a Progress Check Sheet at the beginning of the unit of study. The Progress Check Sheet includes all the vocabulary they will be learning during the unit. At the end of EACH class period, the students assess how well they know the vocabulary. It is important that this be done EACH day. There should never be a day when students don't receive some sort of feedback that they can use to guide their learning. In the end, the Progress Check Sheet becomes a personalized study guide. It won't surprise me, though, if a lot of kids don't need to study the night before the test. Assessing themselves each day is almost guaranteed to increase learning such that cramming before the test will no longer be necessary.

Here's an example of what the Progress Check Sheet might look like:

Discuss with your group or think on your own how this activity relates to the The Heart of AFL. Share your thoughts and ideas as replies to this Forum Discussion.

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  • Ryan February 25, 2014 at 5:46pm
    1. Check 2. Not sure if teacher is using it 3. Definitely 4. Yes
  • Frances Porter February 25, 2014 at 5:46pm

    This checklist makes students responsible for their own learning. The teacher is not assigning a grade, but she can check to see who is doing well and who is having difficulty. The checklist gives constant feedback, makes students constantly aware of what is on the test, and makes an excellent study guide.

  • Rebecca Fisher February 25, 2014 at 5:45pm
    Students are taking ownership for their learning. The feedback is individualized for the students that they will use to study and not a generalized study guide that is one size fits all.
  • Rhonda Delp February 25, 2014 at 5:45pm

    Self-assessment, daily, individualized study guide, daily teacher feed back

  • Kimberly Vile Hanks February 25, 2014 at 5:45pm

    This helps students monitor their own progress of learning  specific skills being taught.

  • Marcy Olinger February 25, 2014 at 5:44pm
    Students are being accountable for their own learning.
  • Rebecca Teed February 25, 2014 at 5:44pm

    Daily study, individualized working document.

  • Rebecca McGhee February 18, 2014 at 5:52pm

    This strategy fits  the format of "AFL" because it demonstrates a planned process that shows progress.  It shows strengths and weaknesses on a daily basis and still allows time for student improvement.

  • Mary Walters February 18, 2014 at 5:51pm
    Students are using feedback (their own) to guide their learning.
  • Annie Zorn February 18, 2014 at 5:50pm

    1. student monitoring own growth

    2.  How does teacher monitor data/info?

    3.  it is frequent

    4.  How is teacher using it to drive instruction?

    5.  using checklist to help practice for test/grade

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