A classic article from the past - so it wouldn't apply today, right?
Discussion Starters:
Assessment:Alberta Program of Studies
"At the outset of the study, students set clear criteria that is continually revisited and extended throughout the inquiry. Through ownership and involvement in the assessment process, students develop key understandings and skills and become increasingly self-reflective through targeted feedback. Formative assessment involves all participants. Ongoing feedback should be offered to students from teachers, peers, self and experts. Student learning is strongly supported by feedback at all stages of the inquiry and is critical for cultivating deep understanding."
Discussion possibity:
if this was statement of intention made by you school, how might this look in practice?
might there be minimum schoo-wide expectations?
Curriculum Mapping:
This refers to a movement that attempts to keep track of what has been taught in order to focus on next steps school-wide.
There are many interpretations of this from the simplistic, to those that are vested with commercial interest.
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Discussion Starters:
Assessment: Alberta Program of Studies
"At the outset of the study, students set clear criteria that is continually revisited and extended throughout the inquiry. Through ownership and involvement in the assessment process, students develop key understandings and skills and become increasingly self-reflective through targeted feedback. Formative assessment involves all participants. Ongoing feedback should be offered to students from teachers, peers, self and experts. Student learning is strongly supported by feedback at all stages of the inquiry and is critical for cultivating deep understanding."
Discussion possibity:
Curriculum Mapping:
This refers to a movement that attempts to keep track of what has been taught in order to focus on next steps school-wide.There are many interpretations of this from the simplistic, to those that are vested with commercial interest.
A place to 'dive in' could be this site: Curriculum Mapping
Questions to ask might be: