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25 01, 2018

3 Connections Between Learning Standards and Performance-Based Assessments
3 Connections Between Learning Standards and Performance-Based Assessments

curriculum, Curriculum Planning, education, Instructional Design

3 Connections Between Learning Standards and Performance-Based Assessments

andrewpass 2018-06-15T17:47:39-04:00 January 25th, 2018|curriculum, Curriculum Planning, education, Instructional Design|0 Comments

Let’s think about verbs. Regardless of your level of interest in sentence structure, the word verb most likely brought one thing to mind: action. The physical act of doing something. Now, what verb in the following standard do you consider most significant? Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the Sun and the force of gravity. If you picked develop, congratulations! That’s what the middle-school science student has to do in this case: create something to describe something else. Both the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards are all about action, regardless of the age of the student. So, how does a student develop a model on a traditional multiple-choice assessment? Hmmm… Chances are, this question made you pause a bit and think about it. Can a model be made by choosing A, B, C, or D? Kind of. You can definitely complete a model by selecting the correct answer. You can troubleshoot a model’s design in a similar way. But the actual [...]

11 01, 2018

5 Steps for Incorporating Performance Based Assessment into Interdisciplinary Learning
5 Steps for Incorporating Performance Based Assessment into Interdisciplinary Learning

Course Writers, curriculum, Curriculum Planning, education, Instructional Design

5 Steps for Incorporating Performance Based Assessment into Interdisciplinary Learning

andrewpass 2018-06-13T16:53:16-04:00 January 11th, 2018|Course Writers, curriculum, Curriculum Planning, education, Instructional Design|0 Comments

“Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to study the literature of the ancient Mayan civilization and examine how it shaped their economy, understanding of the natural world, and language. At the end of the lesson, you’ll be assessed based upon your ability to calculate the total increase, in square miles, by which their empire grew during the height of their literary period and apply this knowledge to civil engineering in our own community. Is everyone ready?” If the scenario above reminds you of the last interdisciplinary lesson plan you read (or wrote), you’re not alone! With more districts around the country moving toward the interdisciplinary approach, there’s a good chance it’s at least on your radar. Imagine, for a moment, the reactions of the students presented with this lesson. Or, the disbelief of an administrator preparing to observe it. To round out the ELA/math/science/social studies lesson, the students in the scenario are going to show what they know in a performance-based assessment (PBA). Another hot topic in the education world, these assessments allow for a deeper [...]

4 01, 2018

Program Development: 2 Principles to Apply when Developing a New Degree
Program Development: 2 Principles to Apply when Developing a New Degree

content development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, education

Program Development: 2 Principles to Apply when Developing a New Degree

andrewpass 2018-06-14T15:57:16-04:00 January 4th, 2018|content development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, education|0 Comments

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. To give students an education they can be proud of—and one that will help them thrive in the career of their choice—higher education institutions have a responsibility to stay current and marketable. One way the academy can accomplish this feat is to offer new degree programs that help them expand their reach and demonstrate their relevance in an already saturated educational market. While program development can be an exciting adventure, it can also be overwhelming and a somewhat daunting and arduous undertaking. Whether an academic institution seeks to introduce a new discipline or make significant changes to an existing discipline, there are some key principles to keep in mind in the development of a degree program. To ensure success of the new program, things such as program viability, fit within an existing program, available resources, administrative support, financial stability, clear academic vision and mission, and [...]

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