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Internal Assessment, or curriculum-embedded assessment, is student
evaluation developed within school. Internal assessment is a
crucial part of the instruction process in art, aiding teachers,
students, and parents in evaluating student progress. Internal
assessment illustrates aspects of student progress that are
not typically evaluated in external assessment.
Internal
assessment also serves as a basis for professional development.
Teachers who analyze the work of their students will see trends
in student performance that may be related to instruction.
For example, a teacher who sees that the products of his or
her art students over time lack depth may wish to take advanced
art courses to elicit more depth in student products.
An
ongoing practice of internal assessment enables teachers to
monitor learning as part of their teaching process. It indicates
how to adjust instructional strategies to accommodate the
different needs and learning styles of students, and aids
students in self-assessment by providing them with critical
feedback. Though teachers sometimes design specific tasks
to address particular concepts or skills, any student product
and learning process can be viewed as an assessment tool,
providing teachers with valuable information on current levels
of student performance. Particularly useful examples of internal
assessment are:
- checklists
- student
journals
- classwork
- peer
reviews
- conferencing
- portfolios.
Whatever
assessment tools are used, teachers should ensure that they
are aligned with the TEKS, local curriculum, and instructional
strategies. Additionally, teachers should make sure students
understand what knowledge and skills will be assessed and
provide constructive feedback to students. Good, clear assessment
preparation will keep reteaching to a minimum.
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