How do I design assignments?
Immersed as we are in our fields, it can be difficult to describe and appropriately sequence the projects, tasks, and essential questions of our disciplines. But students often come to class with a vague or misdirected idea of what it means to write an essay or report, to analyze, assess or research in the discipline. A well-designed assignment is more than a means of assessment, it's an opportunity for learning and practice. These resources will help you design productive, intelligible assignments that your students enjoy.
1. Students will do the work for which they are held accountable.
2. Give students different ways to demonstrate their progress: writing, presentation, discussion, etc.
3. Be clear about the criteria for assessment and connect those criteria to learning objectives, coursework, lectures, etc
4. Prepare students for tests, help them understand what material, concepts and skills are most important.
5. Test on the material, concepts and skills that will make a difference a year from now.
6. Use multiple choice questions that challenge students' critical thinking skills.
http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/newteach/assignments.html
Immersed as we are in our fields, it can be difficult to describe and appropriately sequence the projects, tasks, and essential questions of our disciplines. But students often come to class with a vague or misdirected idea of what it means to write an essay or report, to analyze, assess or research in the discipline. A well-designed assignment is more than a means of assessment, it's an opportunity for learning and practice. These resources will help you design productive, intelligible assignments that your students enjoy.
1. Students will do the work for which they are held accountable.
2. Give students different ways to demonstrate their progress: writing, presentation, discussion, etc.
3. Be clear about the criteria for assessment and connect those criteria to learning objectives, coursework, lectures, etc
4. Prepare students for tests, help them understand what material, concepts and skills are most important.
5. Test on the material, concepts and skills that will make a difference a year from now.
6. Use multiple choice questions that challenge students' critical thinking skills.
http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/newteach/assignments.html
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