How People Learn: The Measurements of Students Learning Process

Abstract

The grading system is a technique that can evaluate students performances in school by entirely depending on marks. Unfortunately, it is not the best method to measure students work. This paper analyzes this system that utilizes the knowledge from behaviorism and cognitivism in both internal and external aspects. Then we discuss three alternatives, including social practice, narrative feedback, and portfolio grading system. Social practice is a technique to evaluate grades by using knowledge in social experience, including doing research or writing papers. Narrative feedback is a type of comment in which teachers provides descriptive details on students performances. The portfolio requires students to write research and paper including self-reflection and assignments that professors provide. Each method benefits in various fields. The work concludes that the combination of alternative and traditional assessment methods to evaluate students process of learning is the best. It is important for educators to try different approaches and evaluate their effectiveness in supporting learning and growth.