{"id":22764,"date":"2023-11-01T19:43:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificopencourses.col.org\/qa4odfl2\/?page_id=22764"},"modified":"2023-11-01T19:43:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:43:26","slug":"example-of-authentic-assignment-tasks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacificopencourses.col.org\/qa4odfl2\/learning-challenges\/assessment-as-learner-support\/example-of-authentic-assignment-tasks\/","title":{"rendered":"Example of authentic assignment tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In as much as you are encouraged to design authentic learning activities for your open school learners, you should equally design authentic assignment tasks for the learners. As highlighted above, in authentic assessment, the learner uses the knowledge gained in the learning process to solve a real life problem or problems. Assignment tasks are authentic if they are realistic, require judgement and innovation and assess students’ ability to effectively use their knowledge or skills to complete a real life task. Wiggins, G. (2014) argues that in \u201ca real-world\u201d authentic assignment, there may or may not be mere writing or a hands-on writing task, but the assignment is meant to focus on the impact of one\u2019s work in real or realistic contexts. A real-world task requires the learner to deal with the messiness of real or simulated settings.\n<\/p>\n

For more detailed information on authentic assessment or assignment tasks, refer to the COL resource on the following link: (https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/310549918_Guidelines_for_online_assessment_for_educators<\/a>)\n<\/p>\n

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You will need 30 minutes to complete this exercise if you are familiar with policy processes in your context. If you are not, you will need more time to consult colleagues and other relevant people before you can do the activity.\n<\/p>\n

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  1. This is an example of an authentic assignment task.\n<\/li>\n
  2. Read through the example task carefully. When you have read it, you will analyse it to check which key features of an authentic assessment task it shows.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Example: Geography \u2013 Poster of South Pacific Physical Features<\/b>\n<\/dd>\n
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    Because of their location, South Pacific Island countries are known for their massive water bodies and beautiful beaches.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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    Your textbook gives a description of the unique geographical features of these small island countries. To express the majestic beauty of your country, your friend advises you that \u201ca picture is worth a thousand words.\u201d Pictures make it easier to understand what different geographical features look like.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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    Objectives of the task<\/b><\/p>\n
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