Self and peer-assessment

Today (15.04.14) first what we have done it is self-assessment assignment, where all of us took one toys and associated them with our moods, feelings. It was one method of self-assessment as I understood. As a teacher we have to find right questions to ask from our students to know them deeply. And here Irma showed us an 'Iceberg metaphor'. 

Next tools of self-assessment is digital portfolio or personal portfolio.

After these activities we theoretically understood What is a peer assessment. Irma gave the paper with a table. We were divided into 5 groups. Our group consisted of Zhandos, Zhupat, Nazim and I. We have created three questions for assessment - group working skills. Then Irma gave us the assignment. According to this assignment we have to create our group's course and how do we or students assess their knowledge and skills before, in the beginning, during and at the end of the course. We have drawn our thoughts and ideas about this. In the end of the lesson we have presented our poster in a group. I think that we did it well. 

Teacher's own competence in assessment

Today (14.04.14) we had a lesson with Irma Kunnari. In the weekend we in a group discussed about this topic and answered for her questions. At the beginning of the lesson we started to discuss about our answers. After this Irma tried explain us What does assessment mean?, How do Finnish teachers understand it?  and How do they assess their students? by using a couple of scheme. 

Then she gave us assignment which consists of reading about assessment from the curriculum and discussing in a group of four. During reading and discussion we have found with Aigerim some sentences that we did not understand. After discussion we wrote our thoughts and questions on the poster. Then we have described our notes. As a expert Irma tried to answer and explain it deeply. 

Simon Barclay the president of World competition

  In 1950 started International skills competition.
  Competitions have 3 outcomes:
- Competition and winners;
publicity,  important for parents, ...
- transfer knowledge among countries;
- international benchmarking.
  Competition is a process.  It isn't important to be at the top. The main thing just to be a part of this process. 
  World skills competition about training of excellences. Training excellence for the working life the crucial point of view.

Skills competition. Lahti. Seminar

Skills Finland in a nutshell.
Non- profit association,  founded in 1993.
They organize three national competitions named Taitaja. Taitaja+ helps students to develop their skills.  For special needs students.
And three international competitions: EuroSkills2014. Next will be in Brazil.
2005 Finland organized World skills competition in Helsinki.

Strengthes of WBL

WBL

WBL in Europe-  key success factors

European Union member

About work based learning.  How this approach helps students in the Vocational Education and Training.