27 Search Results for peer and self assessments and writing portfolios
Two of the most effective assessments of literacy skills include writing portfolios, and peer- and self-assessments. Peer and self-assessments are student-led practices, which have been liked with measurable improvements in core skills development in Continue Reading...
standardized tests and there is math association with the results. On the other hand informal reading assessments do not have the same formal data requirements and is based more on performance. These two kinds of assessments will be critiqued in thi Continue Reading...
MONTESSORI MODEL?
REGGIO EMILIA MODEL?
STEINER MODEL?
Image of the child?
Child influenced by forces within self impelling towards growth
A natural intelligence that involves rational, empirical, and spiritual aspects
Child influenced by forces Continue Reading...
Ethical Imperatives for Rational Paternalism in Advisor-Client RelationshipsDissertationA dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree ofDoctor of PhilosophyAbstractThis study seeks to understand the role of ethics Continue Reading...
AbstractThis study seeks to understand the role of ethics and rational paternalism in the practice of financial advising. A significant amount of research examines the effects of rational paternalism on the governmental and institutional levels. Very Continue Reading...
Standardized testing vs. authentic assessment in the elementary and junior high school
The role of evaluation is one of the basic issues discussed in education today, which is of main concern. Assessment may be described as a method used to better k Continue Reading...
Curriculum Development and Implementation
Curriculum Development
When developing curriculum for a particular course, which comes first: the determination of learning objectives or the identification of necessary content?
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One teaching model that seems to be very effective within the portfolio framework is the "Process Model."
The process model is, at its most simple, a method of writing in which the "process" of writing and revision is emphasized. Perhaps one of the Continue Reading...
There were also notable evaluation pointers, with a constant feedback mechanism used in order to further improve the learning process and the teaching skills.
One should, however, note, among issues to be improved in the future, the inability to un Continue Reading...
California teachers meet the challenges of a classroom that is becoming increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse. The research will be based upon several proven strategies, including reflective practice, and incorporating the knowledge gai Continue Reading...
Learning Objectives for Adult Education
Managing and Exploiting the Impact of Classroom Diversity in Adult Arts Education
As the American population becomes increasingly diverse, so goes classroom diversity (Cooper, 2012). By the end of the current Continue Reading...
Expounding upon a group that has received little attention, and in fact has only been acknowledged for a few years, Vaidya's article is beneficial to the teaching and learning community. Although the identification of such gifted/learning disabled Continue Reading...
Differentiated Learning
Simply because a teacher treats all students 'the same' does not mean that all of his or her students are being treated fairly. For example, expecting a child with dyslexia to read an assignment as quickly, without support, a Continue Reading...
Student Assessment
What is the most appropriate way to assess student achievement? The commission of the National Middle School Assessment of student achievement suggests "authentic assessment refers to evaluation that makes use of real life tasks Continue Reading...
Similar to the suggestions offered by Gahala (2001), Brody (1995) identified several traits to be considered when developing a comprehensive professional development program. Among those traits include the reputation of the trainer, the rewards avai Continue Reading...
The general challenge in online education is the failure to embrace the paradigm that online programs are fundamentally different than traditional pedagogy, and must include alternative ways to link learning styles and learning outcomes. Failure to Continue Reading...
Adults With Learning Disabilities
It has been estimated (Adult with Learning Disabilities) 1 that 50-80% of the students in Adult Basic Education and literacy programs are affected by learning disabilities (LD). Unfortunately, there has been little Continue Reading...
I saw self-directed learning in my mother as she set her goal, which was to complete each class, and to earn her degree.
Motivation to Learn
I felt like my mother was really motivated to learn. She was internally motivated because she had always w Continue Reading...
Although the teacher is the authority figure and the rules are clearly established, the students are allowed to voice their opinions. This setting creates the best learning environment because the children know their boundaries but are able to parti Continue Reading...
Education - Theory
Addressing Retention Issues in Community CollegesUsing Transition and Ecological/Environment Theory
Many community colleges face serious retention issues that affect student performance, persistence, and learning. The rationale e Continue Reading...
Pedagogic Model for Teaching of Technology to Special Education Students
Almost thirty years ago, the American federal government passed an act mandating the availability of a free and appropriate public education for all handicapped children. In 19 Continue Reading...
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Innovations in technology and calls for increased accountability have combined to create an environment in which it is reasonable to expect significant changes in education over the next several years. This paper identifies three potential issues in Continue Reading...
This qualitative research uses a Delphi study to explore the perceptions of special education teachers regarding retention. This Delphi study includes twenty-five to thirty special education teachers of K-12 in two California districts of less than Continue Reading...
Howard Gardner's contributions to the field of education are profound, extensive, and revolutionary. His theory of multiple intelligences states that students are able to absorb, manipulate, and produce information through a variety of media. In fact Continue Reading...
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Violations as they Pertain to the Case of Sonya
An educational institution's principal greatly influences the learning/teaching of every student within the school, for better or for worse. Studies have fo Continue Reading...
It is important to recognize the many different areas within adult education, and what type of students these areas attract. Ultimately, for the adult education department to be successful, it must attract a wide variety of students, and keep at lea Continue Reading...