Feedback is critical to the learning process, especially when behaviors are being learned. We look to our environment constantly for clues about how well we are doing. If that feedback is readily available and unambiguous, we can internalize our needs and make corrections, or we can acknowledge our successes and press on to something new. We've committed to changing our approach to instruction, and by default, we' ve committed to considering new ways to manage feedback and assessment.
Feedback can be unintentional, informal, or formal in nature.
Students and teachers set quality criteria for both products and processes. They work together to assess individual and group development toward learning standards. Assessment at both levels strengthens interdependence and individual accountability. Students reflect on performances and upon their work toward meeting the learning standards. Varieties of assessment tools are used by teachers and students throughout the experiential learning cycle to monitor progress toward learning standards.