Education Quote by Jane E. Pollock
““Today, when our just-right targets are more conceptual, teachers need to employ thinking skills to unravel information that the student has organized and retained. Further, informal self-assessment and observation techniques add to the body of evidence necessary for the teacher to truly know a student’s level of performance and for the student to know his or her own level of performance in order to put forth the effort to improve.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Educational Strategies Journal, 2021, Jane E. Pollock
Teachers must use higher‑order thinking and self‑assessment to gauge student understanding and motivate improvement.
In simple terms: Effective teaching combines critical thinking and self‑evaluation.
Key Takeaway
Incorporate reflective assessments.
Themes
education
pedagogy
assessment
learning
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- student self‑review
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
metacognition
formative feedback
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers ensure reliable self‑assessment?
- What tools best support student metacognition?
A Different Perspective
Self‑assessment may be inconsistent without clear standards.
