March 1976: Evaluation Fill-Ins

Question: What is a creative method for evaluating a lesson or unit or course?

Answer: Have students complete these statement:

I learned that ……….

I realized that……….

I noticed that……….

I was pleased that……….

I re-learned that……….

I discovered that……….

Comment: As a supervisor, rarely did I ever observe teachers taking the time to close out lessons, units or courses. These statements can elicit interesting insights into what the students learned. RayS.

Title: “A Pop Culture Potpourri.” Mary Thompson. English Journal (March 1976), 63-64.