Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Purposes of Assessment
|
gathering information and making judgements. shows how well students are learning material. have students reached certain level of performance. develope strategy that will improve effectiveness as teachers. identify type of feedback that will enhance learning
|
|
Performance v. Content Standard
|
Performance standards reflect levels of proficiency and content standards do not.
PS: how good is good enough CS: what students should know and be able to do |
|
State Department of Education
|
responsible for curriculum frameworks
|
|
What do authors say about national educational standards?
|
schools need to provide a common, unified, rigorous standard (same curriculum)
|
|
What are education standards?
|
reflect what students should know and be able to do
|
|
How are the results of classroom assessments used?
|
to see how good the teacher has taught the material and how well the students understood the material
|
|
What are distance learning networks?
|
2-way interactive communication pieces. can hear a presentation being given at another university and being able to ask questions
|
|
Characteristics of classroom climate according to Borich
|
safe environment
independent judgement allowed cooperation exercise authority show warmth & support encourage competitiveness |
|
Classroom Management
|
prevent/minimize behavior problems
how teachers structure their learning environment PREVENTION ORIENTED |
|
Discipline
|
lose control; get order back
the method teachers use after students misbehave CONTROL ORIENTED |
|
Curriculum
|
the experiences, both planned and unplanned, that enhance the education and growth of students
|
|
Traditional Assessments
|
information and efficiency based, fragment and mechanical, unrelated to content
AIM: measure students ability to recall selective knowledge DISABLING TO STUDENTS |
|
Authentic Assessments
|
performance and portfolio based, holistic and humanistic, context sensitive
AIM: measure students ability to perform with knowledge and skill ENABLING TO STUDENTS |
|
Classroom climate and How determined?
|
the atmosphere or quality of life in a classroom
Determined: will be determined by how you interact with your students Teacher: talk to students, call by name, greet Authority: materials ready, command respect Warmth: feedback on assignments, show interest, humor Competitiveness: stop when gets out of control Cooperation: groups v. groups Independent Judgement & Choice: learning centers, let them start where they want to |
|
Curriculum Continuum
Subject-Centered |
Seperate courses for each discipline; math, english (far left of chart)
Fused Programs; reading & writing = literature |
|
Curriculum Continuum
Student-Centered |
Activity Programs; hands-on
Core Programs; gen. ed. classes, values |