Group+1+-+Pedagogical+5

=  Brainstorm a list of challenges teachers may encounter when involving students in the assessment process. =
 * Logistics--How do we do it?
 * Jokers--They don't take it seriously.
 * Appropriate groups??--Forming groups that will honestly and accurately assess each other, peer pressure to be too critical or in most cases not critical enough
 * Time to create a good assessment and to train the kids on how to use it

Which challenges will be the most difficult for you to overcome? What steps could you take to implement some of the solutions under consideration?

= Most Difficult  = Time Peer pressure Group formation/dynamics

Possible Solutions

 * Turn the assessment into a game
 * Pay attention to multiple intelligences and learning styles as opposed to just academic success when grouping
 * Vary grouping methods
 * Spend time teaching groups how to interact--assign roles, define roles, questioning techniques, etc.

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1. Discuss the following questions: –  Which challenges will be the most difficult for you to overcome? – What steps could you take to implement some of the solutions under consideration?