Use of the PDR system is an essential way of reflecting, when an assessor looks at their performance during the past year, and assesses their learning / development needs for the next year. By identifying strengths (e.g. knowledge), weaknesses (e.g. time management), opportunities (e.g. learning new skills), and threats (e.g. over stretching) an assessor can set realistic targets for their own development which can be outlined in their PDR for the coming year. In this way, not only will an assessor maintain the necessary skills/knowledge but they will develop in a more complete manner as opposed to focusing on just one area. Operationally an assessor must be competent as any failing will diminish their standing as an assessor and lead to questions about credibility and reliability. It is not just enough to maintain operational skills however but a good assessor should seek to develop them so as to give a greater understanding of the needs of a candidate when it comes to producing evidence. changes to policy, procedure or legislation can alter learning criteria and need to be fully assimilated into the assessment process.…
My first IPPR involved a lesson on place value for which I used a place mat and Cuisenaire rods as the manipulative tools. Students were granted the ability to use these tools to assist them on their pre-tests. I passed out the short quizzes to each student and informed them that the purpose of the quiz was to show me what they already know. I explained to them that the quizzes would not be graded and that they should do the best they can. The students had utilized similar manipulative tools for a place value unit that took place earlier in the school year. They effectively utilized the tools to help them solve the problems on the quiz. Some of the students demonstrated overconfidence, as they rushed to finish the quiz. These students made mistakes that could have been avoided if they did not rush. Since students had not…
“PLATOON… DISMISSED!” said the platoon sergeant. Without skipping a heart beat a platoon of 45 marines responded “DISMISSED, I SIR!” They all took one step back, they smartly raised their right arms with elbows at a 45 degree bend, their fingers joined and aligned to the tip of their cover rendering a salute. The platoon sergeant saluted the platoon back and returned his arm back to his side. In unison the platoon about faced and let out a thunderous “00H RAH!” It is payday Friday, two days of liberty waits with no signs of the typical angry Staff Sergeant or at least until Monday. There is no greater feeling of proudly serving this country, but getting paid in the process is definitely a plus. Being a single marine stationed in Beaufort, SC living in the barracks at the rank of E-4 with more than 3 years of active duty service makes a gross monthly income of 2,094 dollars (DFAS). A single marine’s married counterpart with the same rank of E-4, with the same amount of active duty service makes the same amount of monthly income, but he or she also receives an extra 1,179 dollars a month known as BAH or basic allowance for housing (VA). How is that fair to all the single military members of the United States? Other than supposedly finding love, what makes being married special in the military? The U.S military is the only organization that pays more if one has a family. Congress should implement a new bill that would allow single members of the service the option of living off base or choosing the housing allowance to match the rates of married military personnel.…
The purpose of the formative assessment is to monitor and guide the learner through a process while it is still in progress rather than assessing the learner when the project is complete. The formative assessment is basically a form of informal observation where the assessor can make decisions regarding specific problems with the instruction and determine how well learner is responding to the instruction. The observations "form" the current lesson and future lessons.…
Every person knows what the circle of life consists of- to be born, to grow and to die. The lines between the right and wrongs of each are fuzzy and unclear. Assisted suicide brings up one of the biggest moral debates and there are so many questions with no clear answers: who should and shouldn’t be allowed to assist in suicides? Should assisted suicide be just for the terminally ill, or for all? What protection will there be for the people? and the biggest question of all- is it right or wrong? Those who are considered “pro-death”, believe that being able to choose how one dies is their own right. That there is a significant “difference between killing a patient and allowing a patient to die” (Breslow). Others however, believe The Suicide…
Formative assessment strategies are measured against learning objectives using on-going methods of assessment. These methods are known as formative assessment methods and can be used to check the learning in any lesson. These provide a clear picture of a child’s progress and allows the teacher to track continually. Some examples of this are:-…
Hard work and perseverance make one's work successful. So there is no sense in deciding success by the factor of education. Robert Walton in Frankenstein was an uneducated boy in his youth but because of his desire to obtain knowledge which fueled his dedication for adventure, he set out on a journey against all odds.…
Weakness: It is based on the student’s personal feedback and may not apply to everyone.…
lesson progresses are less productive than RCs. This method has none of the engaging capabilities…
It is important to continually evaluate as we are always learning. Please find attached a copy of my evaluation tool I would use on completion of my training session. Conclusion This course has provided me with the essential knowledge and skills to become a trainer. I now have a good understanding of how adults learn and how we all have different styles of learning some like to record and research, others like to be hands on and learn through doing things for themselves.…
As of November 20, 2014, same –sex marriage has been legalized in 35 out of 50 U.S. states. Same-sex marriage is a hot topic which the Supreme Court is considering to legalize. Many people say a homosexual person is a sinner. The question is do homosexual people choose his or her gender? They were born that way and they are happy with their lives. Homosexual people are nothing unlike heterosexual people. They are living, they are working, and they contribute to society. Proponents state that same-sex couples should have access to the same marriage benefits and public acknowledgment enjoyed by heterosexual couples and that prohibiting gay marriage is unconstitutional discrimination. On the other side, opponents argue that altering the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman will further weaken a threatened institution and that legalizing gay marriage is a slippery downhill way that may lead to polygamous and interspecies marriages (gaymarriage.procon.org). All people in the world should understand the meaning of marriage, whether a same-sex marriage or a traditional marriage. For that reason, same-sex marriage should be considered as a legal marriage because it is an equal right for humankind and beneficial for society as well as preventing youth suicide.…
The prices of college tuition have increased yearly, and not much of an effort is put forth to try to lower the costs. For example, colleges in the state of Pennsylvania have a high tuition. Moravian College’s tuition is about $32,931, and after receipt of grants and scholarships for one year it will be $22,900. East Stroudsburg University’s tuition is about $6,240, and after receipt of grants and scholarships for one year it will be $12,500. I can barely afford Community College, and I know for a fact I wouldn’t be able to afford any of these colleges or universities either. In this essay, I will explain through facts and opinions, why the cost of college tuition should be lowered.…
with analysis of the formative approach in exemplary practice carried out in secondary schools in eight education…
In America there are so many people who live without healthcare. President Obama has tried hard to change that known fact by introducing and passing his new Obama Care Act. It is very important for people to have proper healthcare coverage, medical care, affordable medications, and for all healthcare services to be available to everyone, whether they are poor, middle class or rich. For most Americans, high quality care generally is readily accessible without long waits but at high cost. However, the uninsured and, increasingly, the underinsured, the poor, and members of underserved minorities often have poor access to health care and poor health outcomes. The health workforce is well trained, yet the United States faces a severe shortage of primary care physicians. Approximately 45% of the U.S. population has a chronic medical condition, and about 60 million people, half of these, have multiple chronic conditions; the CDC estimated these numbers during a recent survey.…
Social Networking or the use of specific websites or applications to interact with other users is one of the many key and driving factors today in our world. We find ourselves lost for many minutes or possibly hours at a time on any particular app or website. Looking deeper into the issue of social networking and its impact on our life, I highly doubt we have accomplished anything at all. A very smart man once said, “Time is money.” If that quote is true do we find ourselves in the twenty first century wasting money on pictures of people we don’t even know and moments we were not a part of?…