3. Checklists

Checklists are frequently used to assist learners in “staying on track” or in planning and attending to the requirements of the assignment.  They can also be used as self-assessment tools.

3 a) Sample Learner Self-Assessment Checklist for Co-operative Learning

Name __________________                                            Date __________________

Learner Checklist for Co-operative Learning

 (Omit any statements that don’t apply to your task.)

My Task: ________________________

	_____	I followed the instructions of the assignment.
	_____	I met the deadline we agreed upon.
	_____	I knew what my role in the group was and I stayed on task.
	_____	I spoke so others could understand me.
	_____	I spoke to express my feelings, thoughts, and opinions in a respectful manner.
	_____	I used effective volume, expression and pace when it was my turn to speak.
	_____	I was aware of my body language, eye contact, and language when I interacted with others.
	_____	listened to show respect for others’ feelings, thoughts and opinions.
	_____	I responded to information that I heard in a respectful and meaningful way.
	_____	I recognized good ideas.
	_____	I encouraged others in my group (no putdowns).
	_____	I contributed my best ideas and behaviours to the group.
	_____	I used the text to support my ideas and opinions.
	_____	I only expressed opinions that were directly relevant to our task.
	_____	I know what I can work on to improve for the next group-work task.
	_____	I know I can ask for help or where to look for help if I need to next time.

(Source: ABE Level Three Communications Curriculum Guide, Saskatchewan Learning, 2003, p. 122)

3 b) Sample Self-Assessment of Portfolio Item Checklist

Name: _________________________________________Date____________   The attached portfolio item is a ______________________________________ (eg., map, summary, graphic organizer)   This piece of work demonstrates that I can: ____ take risks                                                         ____ work independently                                         ____ collaborate with others                                   ____ organize related ideas ____ support ideas with evidence of reasons       ____ organize ideas and information using a graphic structure ____ classify or categorize information     ____ write a summary ____ participate in discussions ____ other (please specify) _______________________________________________     Please Notice: _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________   Now I am planning to: __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________     Signature:  _________________________________________________________

3 c) Sample Portfolio Assessment Checklist: Selection of Portfolio Items

Name: _________________________________________Date____________

Portfolio Focus: ______________________________________

The following criteria have been used to determine whether the learner is developing the ability to make relevant selections for his/her portfolio.

Instructor Comments: (check appropriate items)

____ The items selected meet the defined focus for the portfolio.

____ The items selected demonstrate the learner’s best effort/work.

____ The items are dated and inserted in chronological order.

You do a good job of:
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

You can improve:
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Learner Comments:

I plan to improve by:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

(Adapted from Native Studies 10, Saskatchewan Learning, 2002, p. 61.)

3 d) Sample Assessment for Selected Portfolio Items

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