Authentic Learning

Instruction and Assessment

Jessica StewardLTC 8900 Instructional StrategiesNovember 4, 2012Authentic Learning

1Meaningful learningStudents discover, discuss, and connect Learning is relevant to the real-world

Authentic Learning Defined

2A classroom using authentic learning should look very different from the traditional classroomTeacher/Instructor becomes a facilitator of learning

Authentic Learning Defined

Traditional InstructionAuthentic Instruction

3Adult learners appreciate authentic learningThis makes the material relevant and applicableIncreases the likelihood that they will remember the material

Authentic Learning for Adults

4Authentic learningMulti-levelsScaffoldingHigher order thinkingInclusive, heterogeneous groupingIntegrated skill learningFocus on meaning and functionMulti-modalBuilding on strengths of the studentsFostering respectStudents interests, choices, power, and voiceCollaborative learningReflectionGrowth and effort based collaboration

Principles of Authentic , Multi-Level Instruction

5Higher order thinkingDepth of knowledgeConnectedness to the worldSubstantive conversationSocial support to student achievement

Five Standards of Authentic Instruction

6Aims to evaluate students abilities in real-world situationsStudents learn authentic tasks instead of simply going through the test-taking process. It measures students analytic skills, integration of learning, creativity, working collaboratively, and written and oral skillsAuthentic assessment measures the learning process along with the finished product

Authentic Assessment

7Case studiesScience experiments Conduct social-science researchWrite stories and reportsRead and interpret literatureSolve math problems that have real-world applicationsShort investigationsJournal entries and reflective writingPortfoliosPeer reviews

Examples of Authentic Assessment

8Authentic learning makes learning more meaningful to students by allowing them to learn through discovery, discussions, and connectingconcepts and relationships that are relevant to the real-world. Authentic learning is applicable to students of ALL agesAdult learners are motivated by authentic learning because they can see how it is applicable to the real world

Conclusion

9Authentic Assessment Overview. (2012). TeacherVision. Pearson Education, Inc. Authentic Learning. (2011). Council for Exceptional Children.Graham, S.W. (n.d.) Helping Adults Learn. Education & Training Consulting.Newmann, F.M. & Wehlage, G.G. (n.d.) Five standards of authentic instruction. Educational Leadership.Peterson, M. (2002). Principles of Authentic Multi-level Instruction.

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