Self-assessment and its Influence on Writing Skill

Abstract

After sharing the ideas about the rubric and the purposes of the self-assessment, a space was created to analyze the main competencies and skills that the students were going to develop during its implementation. The importance of grammar, spelling and vocabulary was stated, and questions were also raised for reflection: Why is it important to know how to write? How does self-assessment contribute to writing? On the other hand, the use of textual properties was encouraged: coherence, cohesion, and adequacy in the production of short and long paragraphs. In each one, reference is made to interactions where the topics addressed are concise, mainly alluding to situations typical of the locality; trade, fishing, education and tourism. On the first week, the topic was addressed: “Dolphins which is Posorja's main tourist attraction”, presented in a 30-minute session, through the Zoom application. The objective of this teaching and learning period was to create a short conversation using the present perfect on the topic with a partner. During the second week, through videos and educational dialogues on the Zoom platform, the topic was addressed, “How to get to the Puerto de Aguas Profundas, located in the town of Posorja?” The following week, conversations were created about how to get to the tourist destination known as "Playa el Delfín"? As explained initially, the students were able to participate in dialogues with highly relevant topics. The application of the innovation procedures was carried out in four weeks. After the design of the unit plan, it was socialized with the students. It should be noted that they were encouraged to understand the categories, parameters, and evaluation criteria considered basic and essential skills. The innovation began in December, in the first place, a work plan was carried out, with the respective period of time, in addition, the selection of resources and supplies for the implementation of the innovative plan was made. On the other hand, a group of young people were motivated to participate in this educational experience, whose names were chosen by the tutor in charge of the course.