Evaluation is a process that critically examines a program. It involves collecting and analysing information about a program's activities, characteristics, and outcomes. Its purpose is to make judgments about a program, to improve its effectiveness, and/or to inform programming decisions (Patton, 1987).
Source: Evaluation: What is it and why do it? Click I recommend this site if you need an introduction - or a recap – of the basic concepts of evaluation (like formative & summative evaluation etc.) |
If you are a teacher, who already plans your lessons with focus on methods of interactive lecturing, students learning activities, focus on deep learning etc. … all in order to reach the learning objectives,
.. , then go to take small steps every day: Click
If you want to explore the characteristics described above
before going on
... then click one or more of these links:
- The basics of Planning for Teaching: Six important steps in any teaching process http://teachglobalcitizenship.blogspot.com/2018/06/basics-of-planning-teaching.html
including:
- Five Defining Elements of Cooperative Learning (1 page, Word Online)
- Jigsaw- A Cooperative learning Structure(14 pages, PDF) Click
From Silver et al (2007): The Strategic Teacher. Selecting the Right Research-Based Strategy for Every Lesson.
Intro:
- The New American Lecture: The Interactive lecture(13 pages, PDF) Click
From Silver et al (2007): The Strategic Teacher. Selecting the Right Research-Based Strategy for Every Lesson.
From the intro page:
- Using activities in large classes(1 page, PDF) Click
From David Baume: First Words
- Teaching in Large Groups (pdf) Click
From Cannon R. & Newble, D. (2000): A Handbook for Teachers in Universities and colleges. A Guide to improving methods. Kogan Page.
- Teaching in Small Groups (pdf)Click
From Cannon R. & Newble, D. (2000): A Handbook for Teachers in Universities and colleges. A Guide to improving methods. Kogan Page.
- How do they conduct class? (pdf) Click
From Bain, Ken (2004): “What the best college teachers do"
From the intro: ”Our study of outstanding ….
- How Do They Treat Their Students? (pdf) Click
From Bain, Ken (2004): “What the best college teachers do"
- Introduction to learning portfolio, rubrics and assessment (7 pages, Word Online) Click
A general introduction: “A portfolio is a compilation of student work assembled for the purpose of evaluating & determining whether students have met learning standards or academic requirements for courses, grade-level promotion, and graduation.
Advocates of student portfolios argue that compiling, reviewing, and evaluating student work over time can provide a richer and more accurate picture of what students have learned and are able to do than more traditional measures, such as standardized tests or final exams, that reflect only what a student knows at a specific point in time.
Keep ON going - Teach better by use of evaluation and action plans A warm welcome to all teachers at highshool, college and university-levels Click
Evaluate your own courses + Inspirational active learning methods handouts Click Take small steps every day Click Planning of deeper learning Click Focus on the theoretical framework: "You need a framework …” Click
Evaluate your courses together with your students 5 steps to turn inspiration into action & plan a MIDWAY EVALUATION in your courses Click Inspiration for how to develop better homework results Click Inspiration for your next steps: What to learn from your students Click Evaluate together with a colleague/colleagues , … and train your colleagues Click Inspiration for your next steps Click Sources and references Click
(Furthermore, LNKS to 30 inspirational documents are to be found in these blog posts) |
