Authentic Assessment

In an authentic learning environment, a student-centered approach is very critical. Effective instructional design practices often influence the student learning experience and measurability of the learning outcomes. In this kind of environment, students' voices are essential as they have to be part of the learning process and choose how they want to show their learning achievements. To establish a student-centered environment, the teacher needs to consider these:

• Students must always be allowed to share and engage in decision making.

• Placing students at the center of their own learning requires their collaboration.

• They need a voice in why, what, and how learning experiences take shape.

• Student-centered learning must include explicit skill instruction.

• Learner-centered teachers guide students on how to think, solve problems, evaluate evidence, analyse arguments, and generate hypotheses to prove their evidence.

• Students need to be aware of themselves as learners and to make learning skills something they want to develop.

There is no doubt that technology plays a significant role in this environment as it enriches and enhances critical problem solving and thinking skills through a variety of tools such as video materials, online discussion, and many other web2.0 applications. Besides, open-source and shareware technology tools allow learners an unlimited ability to show their knowledge and understanding of learning.