formatiivisesta

Formatiivisesta is a Finnish term that appears as the elative singular form of the adjective formatiivinen, which means formative or developmental. In educational and linguistic contexts, formatiivinen refers to processes, methods, or feedback that support growth and learning during a process rather than only evaluating the final outcome. The phrase formatiivisesta is used to indicate source or origin in context, such as from formative feedback or from formative assessment.

In education, the concept of formative assessment (formatiivinen arviointi) centers on providing ongoing feedback that helps learners improve as they work. This contrasts with summative assessment, which aims to certify learning at the end of a course or unit. Formatiivisesta lähestymistavasta puhutaan, kun kuvaillaan opetuksen suunnittelua tai tutkimusta, jossa palaute ja reflektointi muokkaavat opintojen etenemistä.

Typical usages include formatiivisesta arvioinnista, formatiivisesta palautteesta and formatiivisesta näkökulmastä. For example, "Formatiivisesta palautteesta opiskelija saa parannusehdotuksia" describes getting improvement suggestions from formative feedback. "Formatiivisesta näkökulmasta opetusta voidaan muokata oppimisen edistämiseksi" illustrates a formative approach to teaching. The form also appears in more general discussions of development, shaping, or forming processes, always conveying a sense of ongoing refinement rather than final measurement.

See also: summatiivinen, arviointi, palautteen merkitys, oppiminen. The term is primarily used in educational discourse but can appear in linguistics or pedagogy discussions where development and shaping are central.