Learning environments that effectively meet the needs of adult students build upon the wealth of knowledge in the classroom, are student-driven, and have direct application to the problems of the adult's everyday life. In this essay, I will reflect upon a traditional learning experience that I experienced as an early college student. Additionally, using Knowles' theory of adult learning, I will consider how the experience could have been adapted. Traditional Learning Context As a 17 year old in
Data Driven Decisions “Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either” - Aesop How many times have you heard that districts are making data driven decisions or using research based practices to announce a new initiative or request funding for the latest “silver bullet” in education? In some cases, these convenient buzzwords function as window dressing for the same old way of operating or justification for poorly planned spending of taxpayer dollars
How Data Driven Decision Making is leading to School Success Tameka Crook Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University EDL 543 Abstract Data collection has been around for years in one form or another. The implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act stimulated dedicated educators to learn the correlation between data driven decision-making and successful school improvement plans. The legislative goal was to ensure academic success across all socioeconomic frontiers. Districts
Online learning is playing a greater role in higher learning institution in Singapore as many believed that it is not only convenient but also more effective than traditional classroom instructions. Advocates of online learning argued that it is both convenient and effective because the students can attend classes and courses whenever and wherever they want, which allows them to easily plan out a schedule that would work for them, to suit their own way of learning style. However, proponents of traditional
Data-Driven Instruction with a Focus on Differentiated Instructional Strategies Rationale In order to thoroughly reach students, studies have shown that teachers who utilize given data are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students (Fullan & Germain, 2006). The foundation of this plan is based on the new teacher accountability program, new standards which will soon be put into place, and a continued adherence to current educational legislation. The most important aspect of this
Distance Learning: Emerging Technologies vs. Traditional Class Instruction High pace of life and time span has changed many aspects of learning. Distance education is new model of teaching and learning having the power to improve educational outcomes dramatically. As a result, many people are asking how to scale-up scattered, successful "islands of innovation" into universal improvements in schooling (Dede 1998). Undertaking "systemic reform" (sustained, large-scale, simultaneous innovation in curriculum
Assessment: What is it good for? Rationale Assessment and data driven instruction are a vital part of teaching. Assessments are used frequently to guide the proceeding lessons. I am interested in learning more about the different types of assessments and the appropriate uses of each. I think it is critical as a future teacher to have many resources to back up my techniques, especially with the growing interest in data and tracking students’ progress. Gathering information about assessments will
Data supported instruction is information that is derived from homework, small group conversations, classwork assessments, oral responses and every other classroom interaction. Data is not the annual review, but it is a whole approach to teaching. Data helps teachers understand their students. It is with this information that an educator can create and teach their lessons. The more information a teacher is able to obtain, the more beneficial it is to her. Data supported instruction provides a
Question 1: What forms of data do you use most often to make instructional or other decisions? As a teacher I use formative and summative data to drive my instruction. As I start with the state standard for the lesson and plan a formative assessment on that skill before a summative assessment. In years prior our school district used the platform of Performance Matter to collect data of that grade level standards three times a year. This type of information set in with Dr. Scott McLeod (20??)
Keramidas study in regards to online learning versus the tradition setting of face to face classroom is successful because the results varied for each group, it indicated that regards of a preference students must prepare and obtain the skills necessary for online learning. Both options may be successful for students one must masters the skill of time management and self-decline. Those taking a course in a traditional class setting are able to be just as successful, but students factor into account