Session 3 Assessing Learning Environments(PM)

Assessment - What to assess and how to assess
Three general approaches to assessment
1.trained observers- code events and explicit verbal communication
2. use of enthnographic and naturalistic inquiry data collection methods
3. use of pupils and teachers' perceptions through questionaire

The third one is favoured- first two are expensive and extensive coding
The last approach involves the people involved in the learning environment and is unlikely to miss out certain detail.

Approaches used
1. Naturalistic inquiry
2. inventories
3. Ethnography
4. Case Studies

Instruments based on Moo's scheme
What is Moo's scheme?
Relationship
Extent of people's involvement
Personal
Direction along personal growth and self-enhancement