Increasing Student Engagement in Remote Learning Using Self-Assessment

Abstract

Students who are being educated in remote/online environments tend to have more autonomy over their learning. Therefore, these students need to be able to monitor and evaluate their own learning. Self-assessment is a strategy that allows students to assess their learning process as well as their work. This chapter will review research that has established the benefits of self-assessment, including increased self-efficacy and student engagement. Strategies for direct instruction, along with details on how students can practice these skills, will be provided. Instruction of self-assessment skills will be broken down into four phases: using self-assessment prior to learning, during learning, after learning, and when reflecting on the overall learning process. Considerations for providing instruction of self-assessment skills in a remote/online environment will be presented. Supports for providing direct instruction of self-assessment skills to students with high instance disabilities will also be provided.