Artifact 7

This webpage is a description of a method band and/or chorus directors can use to evaluate their students at the same time they are leading a rehearsal or teaching a class.

Context

This is an activity I created this during the Fall Semester of 2004 upon a suggestion from Dr. Jay Jackson. This is a process of evaluating students in a music ensemble. A teacher can test students while the rest of the ensemble rehearses. All the instructor needs is a MiniDisc recorder and a MiniDisc.

Impact

This method will have a huge impact on me as a teacher. This is a unique way of testing my students. Not only can I store this data on my computer for later reference, students can listen to it and evaluate themselves. Also, I do not have to spend a whole class period testing my students, and can use the time more wisely teaching important concepts.

Alignment with NETS-T

2E. This activity is an example of a strategy I planned to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

4A. In designing this activity, I applied technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

5C. By using this activity, I can apply technology to increase productivity.

Alignment with INTASC Principles

Principle 1. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

Principle 3. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Principle 4. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Principle 5. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Principle 6. The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Principle 7. The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Principle 8. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.

Principle 9. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.