Bi-weekly benchmark extravaganza
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rmsilt
Nov 11, 2008, 12:58:19 AM11/11/08
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I'd like to continue our discussion of the program presented at the
last ILT meeting. We jumped right into a discussion of how to
implement such a thing at Roosevelt but after chewing on it over the
weekend, I wanted to take a step back and discuss its benefits and
drawbacks.
last ILT meeting. We jumped right into a discussion of how to
implement such a thing at Roosevelt but after chewing on it over the
weekend, I wanted to take a step back and discuss its benefits and
drawbacks.
Arlene
Nov 12, 2008, 3:46:07 PM11/12/08
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I know assessment drives instruction, but I also thing student
engagement is huge. I would like to consider moving some of our energy
used in record-keeping and assessing into changing the way we approach
assignments and projects with students. Getting them involved in group
work, creating their own meaning from the material (I'm a
constructivist at heart), and letting them create an authentic, MEDIA-
RICH, assessment might be a way to get them more involved in their own
education.
engagement is huge. I would like to consider moving some of our energy
used in record-keeping and assessing into changing the way we approach
assignments and projects with students. Getting them involved in group
work, creating their own meaning from the material (I'm a
constructivist at heart), and letting them create an authentic, MEDIA-
RICH, assessment might be a way to get them more involved in their own
education.
Arlene
Nov 12, 2008, 4:22:59 PM11/12/08
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Sorry about the typo: I think, not thing. Can't figure out how to go
back and edit!
back and edit!
Bobbe
Nov 12, 2008, 7:15:45 PM11/12/08
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Just signed on and am testing the waters :-) BA
rmsilt
Nov 20, 2008, 1:00:41 AM11/20/08
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I agree with Arlene. In the last MYP committee meeting, we were
reworking our mission statement. One of the things we talked about was
"fostering a love of learning." My fear is that the focus on
assessment and reteaching/remediation will do the opposite. Putting
together something like this will only be worthwhile if it forces us
to "preflect" on how we teach and engage our students.
reworking our mission statement. One of the things we talked about was
"fostering a love of learning." My fear is that the focus on
assessment and reteaching/remediation will do the opposite. Putting
together something like this will only be worthwhile if it forces us
to "preflect" on how we teach and engage our students.
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