Students should have a clear understanding of the types of evaluation procedures that will take place throughout the unit. The criteria involved in the evaluation of the experiential goal should be determined by both students and teacher. Students should comprehend early in the unit the elements that will be required to complete the experiential goal. There are numerous opportunities in the teaching situation to gather information on student learning. To take full advantage of these situations, it is recommended that teachers have an evaluation plan.
Several methods are available.
Students would be able to use this information to direct their learning. These can be done regularly in class. The use of observation checklists, rating scales, anecdotal reports, peer and self evaluation during regular classroom activities will assist with formative evaluation. It is important to note that not all students need be evaluated daily. For example, as students are working in pairs and the teacher is circulating throughout the classroom, the focus may be on four pairs of students.