Celebrate growth and progress, not just final outcomes from "summary" of Hacking Assessment by Starr Sackstein
When we think about assessment, we often fixate on the end result - the final grade or score that a student receives. However, it is important to shift our focus towards celebrating the growth and progress that students make along the way. The journey towards mastery is just as important, if not more so, than the destination. By celebrating growth and progress, we can create a more positive and supportive learning environment for our students. When students feel that their efforts are being recognized and appreciated, they are more likely to stay motivated and engaged in their learning. This can lead to increased confidence and a greater willingness to take risks and try new things. Moreover, focusing on growth and progress allows us to provide more meaningful feedback to students. Instead of just pointing out what they did wrong, we can also highlight the steps they took towards improvement. This type of feedback is more constructive and helps students see assessment as a tool for learning rather than just a measure of their success. Another benefit of celebrating growth and progress is that it encourages a growth mindset in students. When students see that their efforts are valued and that improvement is possible through hard work and dedication, they are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges. This can lead to greater resilience and a more positive attitude towards learning.- By shifting our focus towards celebrating growth and progress, we can create a more positive and supportive learning environment, provide more meaningful feedback to students, and cultivate a growth mindset that will benefit them in the long run. Let's remember that assessment is not just about the final outcome, but also about the journey that students take to get there.
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