Group 2 - Kerri and Melanie

If students are in charge of their own learning, how will we be sure they learn what is important?

Concerns	Solutions
Are the students staying on task?	continuous updates on a wiki or blog
Are they understanding what they are learning?	Periodic assessments during the project
Do they know what they are suppose to learn?	Clear criteria upfront Revisit KWL for unit Models and guidelines for high quality work
Is the feedback appropriate?	Use Tips for Providing feedback

Student Self - Assessment

Concerns	Solutions
Students will grade too strict	Good grading rubric with clear descriptors
Students will grade too easily	Good grading rubric with clear descriptors
feedback will not be constructive	provide list of appropriate feedback descriptors examples of constructive feedback
Feedback may hinder future participation	Create atmosphere of acceptance
Stimulate social behavioral problems	Develop classroom plan for flexible grouping