Course Visions1. Develop an understanding of the

connection between: your philosophy, foundational educational beliefs, assessment methods, and instructional strategies;

2. Clarify how these connections promote enriched student learning opportunities and achievement of standards-based learning

What did that mean???

Waiting . .

. Who’s a ris

k taker?

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1. Who M I, who R U?

2. EDU5205 content, and policies1. Syllabus - Assignments/schedule/Q

1. 3 Content Learning Opportunities

2. 5 Opportunities to Demonstrate Knowing

3. Pictures

of you4. Break time

Purpose1. Why is an

educational philosophy necessary?

2. Alignment of goals/activities/outcomes

1. Assessment: What is it?

2. Purpose? Always the same?

Aligning purpose and

methods

Beginning Content

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How have u been assessed?

Effectively . . .

Ineffectively?

Musial et al. Chapter one

As you think about concepts, skills, and dispositions . . . the type of assessment

that is most appropriate will often

emerge . . . (Musial, et. al, p. 16)

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Classrooms/Students – Differences?

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• After all is considered . . . what is the teacher’s responsibility?

• Reminders:– Read Ornstein and Hunkins C2 (posted)

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