The Mindful School: How to Assess Authentic Learning
Language: English
Published by Skylight Professional Developm (edition ), 1994
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- Title
- The Mindful School: How to Assess Authentic Learning
- Author
- Kay Burke
- Publisher
- Skylight Professional Developm (edition )
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0932935753
- ISBN 13
- 9780932935755
Renowned author and educator Dr Kay Burke supplies teachers with a wide range of alternative assessments that can be implemented easily and immediately into their classrooms, and takes readers step-by-step in building a conceptual understanding of this approach demonstrating practical applications of assessment strategies.
Teachers will gain insight into:
Building observation checklists
What metacognitive reflection is and how to use it
Developing a unit plan using a multiple intelligences grid
Designing performance tasks and rubrics
When and where to use learning logs and journals
New ways to assess student interviews and conferences
A more effective approach to using grades
Constructing better teacher-made tests
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"An important text. Classroom teachers will find the descriptions and examples very doable and extremely helpful." (Debbie Metcalf, Teacher-in-Residence, East Carolina University 2009-03-03)
"This book will certainly appeal to educators across the nation. The abundance of research and examples will certainly benefit and motivate teachers and administrators." (Lori Grossman, Manager of Mentoring, Professional Development Services 2009-03-03)
"This is the type of text that teachers will keep so that they can reference it in the future." (Kimberly Bright, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Special Education 2009-03-03)
"There is a great deal of practical, useful information that teachers will find valuable." (Steve Reifman, Teacher, Roosevelt School, Santa Monica, CA 2009-03-03)
"A powerful tool with classroom-ready examples that demonstrate sound and valuable assessment practices. It’s a phenomenal resource." (Eileen Depka, Assistant Superintendent 2009-04-13)
“Wow! Burke has written a book for schools that really gets to the point! It is easy to use and rich in resources such as checklists, rubrics, and sample unit designs to help every principal be an effective learning leader and allow teachers to utilize an approach rich in best practices for balanced assessment.” (Lee Adams, Principal 2009-04-13)
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