Nataša Plevnik, Danijela Radjen, Osnovna šola Globoko

Current didactical methods place a pupil in a position of active co-creator in the teaching process, which participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the selected tematic unit. Everything happens around the central problem, which is based on pupil’s prior knowledge, experience, individual expectations and ability. The teacher becomes a mentor who directs and coordinates lessons, he is an active observer that monitors pupil’s advancement and helps him progress. Various e-tools, such as information on the web, e-classroom or e-devices for transmitting the  information play an important role.

Elements of formative assessment mean to the teacher a framework within which he together with the students shapes the work steps that are oriented to the individual pupil’s abilities. Teacher implements elements of differentiation and individuation easier. If these steps are placed into a virtual environment, such as an electronic notebook or e-portfolio an individual approach to research the problem is enabled even more and the pupil is additionally motivated with the possibility of the use of IT technologies.

The contribution demonstrates how the lessons combine elements of formative assessment, collaboration, communication, creativity and IT technologies. The pupil acquires the knowledge and skills individually with the support of learning groups and e-tools. We found out that pupils were more motivated because they were active co-constructors of lessons. Their work has been self-evaluated and upgraded.