"Odds and Ends"

This is where you can post anything you want to share with peers that doesn't fit anywhere else.

Assessment

There are many forms of assessment. The news has been filled with reports of use of assessment data (standardized tests given to groups of students) to determine the effectiveness of teachers. Standardized tests are also used to determine if students are "ready for" college, etc. Grades in classes are usually based on summative (end of course) tests. These tests are tests OF learning. What did students learn?

Teachers need to pay more attention to assessment FOR learning. This type of assessment tracks readiness (do they have prerequisite skills or knowledge) and process (check for understanding by asking probing questions, observing students and/or reviewing practice assignments along the way).

In INED 3304 - several types of assignments were used for assessing student progress. They were developed to give feedback to both students and instructor. If YOU were the INED 3304 instructor - how would you assess progress? What type of assignment would you develop to provide input on student progress and learning? Which assignment was most helpful to you?

Learning Strategies

Select one learning strategy presented in Chapter 10 or 11. Develop a study guide/outline for concepts in ANY text chapter using this strategy. Submit through assignments link and post this on the blog.

Teachers and bullying

How does a teacher recognize bullying? What is the teacher's role in addressing bullying?