Formative assesment
Sometimes we do not think of using a movie for a formative assessment, but students today have often times been exposed to far more videos than they have books. When I utilize videos in the classroom I like to do so for a purpose. If the only purpose is entertainment, then it will not take long for students to expect that every time. They will be bored and non-compliant with videos that are educational.
This movie on Caesar Chavez is part of a short unit. These students had prior knowledge about Caesar Chavez before the movie. They were introduced to him in a variety of ways. This movie is simply another assessment I am taking advantage of. You will notice I stop the movie and state the facts I want them to know. The movie simply serves as a visual aid. As I walk around the room, I am observing the students papers making sure they are writing down facts many of which they were already exposed too. You will even notice that one or more student is a little irritated. This occurs because students expect movies to be for entertainment only. You will notice though that students are engaged, and they are writing down the facts. Tomorrow, the day before Caesar Chavez day, I will be walking around the room asking students about Caesar Chavez, and they will comply. Many of these students will go home tonight and watch a video on Caesar Chavez to prepare for saying some things to me tomorrow.
Assessment is just about making sure your students learned more than what they would have watching some good girl/ bad boy romantic teen werewolf movie. They will see plenty of teen romance videos outside of school.
This movie on Caesar Chavez is part of a short unit. These students had prior knowledge about Caesar Chavez before the movie. They were introduced to him in a variety of ways. This movie is simply another assessment I am taking advantage of. You will notice I stop the movie and state the facts I want them to know. The movie simply serves as a visual aid. As I walk around the room, I am observing the students papers making sure they are writing down facts many of which they were already exposed too. You will even notice that one or more student is a little irritated. This occurs because students expect movies to be for entertainment only. You will notice though that students are engaged, and they are writing down the facts. Tomorrow, the day before Caesar Chavez day, I will be walking around the room asking students about Caesar Chavez, and they will comply. Many of these students will go home tonight and watch a video on Caesar Chavez to prepare for saying some things to me tomorrow.
Assessment is just about making sure your students learned more than what they would have watching some good girl/ bad boy romantic teen werewolf movie. They will see plenty of teen romance videos outside of school.
That is so funny. Teen werewolf movie. Cracks me up. Even back when I was teaching at Camelback and I was teaching a subject the students were upset that there were questions about the movie. They wanted to watch a movie for fun. Just like they wanted free time. I see a new generation of kids and it doesn’t end. Good for you that you make a movie educational. They will thank you some day.
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