In addition, there are also some interesting strategies for getting students to do the reading. See Reading Engagement Strategies, for example.

Never answer questions, why are we learning this?

Real world applications built into learning targets

Grades based on performance versus memorization of formulas and facts

Authentic Assessment: measures student learning according to the application of skills during the performance of a real-world task

Reenacting historical acts

Let students demonstrate knowledge by doing

1. Challenging
2. Results in a performance or product
3. Encourages real-world applications
4. Self-evaluation
5. Collaborate, discuss, and receive feedback on work

Rubric

I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand

Authentic Assessment: designed to hit skills and needs of population Why did we get to the right answer; what was the process? What were the steps? What are common mistakes? Take mistake and throw it back into class a few days later Give incorrect answers and have them break down the thought process Connect to real life; hands-on, experiential learning Side coaching as assessment Anticipate problems Make tasks authentic to real world tasks Process v. product Use assessment as a teaching tool!