Assessment Task 2

Assessment Task 2 Overview

  • Title: Observations and Reflections on Practice

  • Purpose: To use observations and reflective practices to inform teaching decisions and pedagogical approaches.

Task Description

  • Teachers utilize observational data to:

    • Interpret

    • Analyze

    • Reflect

  • This informs future teaching and learning practices.

  • The assessment involves:

    • Engaging in three cycles of observation and reflection related to classroom practice and collegial conversations.

    • Writing personal reflections using a reflective framework.

Submission Requirements

  • Reflections: 3 x 500-word reflections (1500 words total +/- 10%)

    • Based on the observation/reflection cycle.

    • Cannot exceed this word limit; does not include references or templates.

  • Observation Templates: Required for each case study (no word limit).

Schedule

  • Observation Cycles: Conducted in Weeks 8, 10, and 11

  • Encouragement: To write reflections immediately after each case study presentation.

Resources Available

  • Framework: 4R's Tool for Reflection is provided to guide reflections.

  • Workshops: Opportunities to discuss helpful topics for the reflection process.

  • Readings: Weekly readings and textbooks should be referenced appropriately.

  • Assessment Support: Access to FAQs and Padlet resources.

Required Document Structure for Submission

  1. Assignment Cover Sheet

  2. Three reflective journal entries (500 words each)

  3. Related observation templates (in either Word or PDF)

Use of GenAI Tools

  • Guidelines:

    • Generative AI tools may be used to prepare and refine content.

    • Evaluate accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content critically.

    • Acknowledge and reference any AI content used according to APA guidelines.

Assessment Criteria

  • Reporting and Responding (10%):

    • Focus on issues related to EUB104.

    • Quality of explanation and support by reflections.

    • Clear connections to observation templates.

  • Relating to Self (5%):

    • Connections between observation and personal skills or knowledge.

    • Impact on beliefs and experiences as a pre-service teacher.

  • Reasoning (10%):

    • Highlight significant factors underlying the observation.

    • Use of relevant APST and literature to support explanation.

  • Reconstructing (5%):

    • Future teaching practice implications based on observations.

    • Identification of strategies or scenarios.

  • Observation Templates (15%):

    • Comprehensiveness and detail reflecting engagement with the observation process.

    • Professional language and confidentiality adherence.

  • Writing Quality (5%):

    • Clarity, organization, and coherence of writing.

    • APA referencing standards.

    • Minimal grammatical errors.