Learner Centred Didactics: Problem Based Learning, Critical Thinking

Assessment type Formative
Assessment method/tool Matching Quiz
Operationalisation (what is being assessed and why, how to conduct it) This formative assessment tool focuses on the main concepts related to the matters addressed by this CU:
  • Learner centred didactics approach,
  • The use of Problem-Based Learning assignments in class,
  • Promotion of a collaborative learning and of a critical thinking in learners.

  • As such, it aims to allow trainees to assess their own knowledge about those concepts and to understand what they need to further explore. This, assessment tool must be applied to trainees in the beginning of the third workshop session, as at that time all the above mentioned concepts were already addressed, and there is still time to adjust the contents of the following sessions to allow trainees to acquire knowledge about those concepts.

    This quiz must be done individually. Trainees are given two lists: one containing a given concept and the other containing its description or definition, which trainees must match correctly. The trainer has the solutions, i.e., correct match between words and descriptions.

    List of concepts
    a. Learner centred approach
    b. Individual Differences
    c. Problem-Based Learning assignments
    d. Collaborative learning
    e. Bloom’s taxonomy
    f. Critical thinking

    List of descriptions/definitions
    1. One of the principles of Learner-Centred Didactics approach which is connected to the diversity of individuals’ strategies and capabilities to learn and to the standards in place to assess their learning progress.
    2. Is part of the learner centred approach strategies and can be fostered by trainers by promoting learners’ equitable work, meaning dividing work amongst the members of the working groups to ensure equal thinking opportunities.
    3.Is part of the learning environment when joining the use of PBL assignments and collaborative learning.
    4. Allows learners to work in groups in a collaborative way to find a solution for a specific problem related to the matters addressed in class.
    5. Must be considered when selecting the tools that foster critical thinking.
    6. Related to learners’ active involvement in the learning process, replying to the growing need to stimulate active learning and to encourage learners to be creative and critical thinkers, able to work collaboratively with others.

    Solution
    A=6
    B=1
    C=4
    D=2
    E=5
    F=3
    Remarks This assessment tool does not have a rate, as its results will allow the trainer to adapt the contents of the sessions, accordingly.

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