As a teacher, I am always surprised by what students say when asked by an administrator, parent, or other teacher what they have learned. The person posing the question does set the framework for the response, but there is always an insight into learning and teaching to be gleed from student. The student is an invaluable resource for assessing effective change in the classroom. Many times it is the students themselves that help to design and frame the curriculum for the coming year. They are glad to reflect on what they liked best, what was exciting, what was challenging, what was the most difficult task, and what they learned.
Experienced teachers use student input when designing change in the classroom.