Event

Self-assessment as a classroom tool

Sunday, April 15th, 2001, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Alan McKenzie

Self-assessment has generally been treated in one of two ways in the literature: either as a possible replacement for language tests, or as a discrete learning strategy. However, self-assessment's greatest value comes from the development of students' awareness of their learning processes and the information that it can provide the teacher about the learner's beliefs and perceptions of their actions and language ability. In this presentation, I will justify the use of self-assessment in all learning situations, review various techniques which can be adapted to any teaching/learning context. I will also provide opportunities for participants to discuss how self-assessment might enhance awareness of individual learner goals, strategies, and achievements as well as increase opportunities for teacher-student communication.

Organization: Shizuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Shizuoka JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Kyoiku Kaikan (next to Mr. Donuts across from Shin Shizuoka station).

Location: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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