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Identify one or two ways you can, as Dr. Black says, “build a structure [in your classroom] that also has a level of flexibility.”
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Perhaps leaving the option for students to channel their creativity to show their understanding in various forms but still give an outline of what will be assessed.
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I like to give different activities and have the materials out in the classroom so the students can choose which activity or center to reenforce what we are learning.
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I try to allow courses to set test dates. Many have multiple tests on one day. Some want a review while others feel it is a waste of time. I try to listen and many times we vote on what day they will take the test.
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I love the idea of knowing what is absolutely necessary and what can retain some flexibility. In older grades it may be beneficial for the teacher to even explain the Unit at the beginning and walk students through the objectives. Once the teacher has done that, then they can offer the students some different options for learning.
A summative assessment at the end of the unit could be a paper, a presentation, a debate, etc. There are many ways a student could have some flexibility.
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One way to give structure with a level of flexibility is to have options for students to complete projects in different ways.
