Competency-Based Learning Strategy:
Host Defense of Learning
NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Design Performance-Based Assessments
A defense of learning is a way for a student to share a portfolio or a specific product and reflect on how they achieved the intended learning outcomes. A committee of peers, teachers, family, and/or community members provide feedback and determine if the student met learning outcomes. This experience mimics real-life situations like work presentations and provides an authentic deadline and audience, leading to higher-quality work.
Bright Spots
Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.
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Present to a Panel of Experts
Students at Odyssey Stem Academy present to a panel of educators and experts in their Defense of Learning. Learners bring evidence of both formative and summative assessments on competencies and pair it with narrative reflection.
Public Defense of Progress
In their 8th grade year, learners at SEEQs deliver a public defense of their progress before a panel, making the case that they are ready for the next stage of their education.
Resources
Inspired? Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.
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