Assessment and Teaching Strategies in Education
Ongoing Assessment
Ongoing Assessment (often called formative) is what we do on a daily basis, continuously, when we intentionally look for information which will help us to see how far a pupil is making progress in line with our objectives. Ongoing assessment is most important for both teacher and pupil. Teachers use the information gained to help pupils by building their teaching or by providing them with specific help. So pupils benefit immediately from the results of the assessment. Example:
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Unit 17: Songs in the English Classroom
Introduction. Current research in the field of FLT states that students’ motivation and interests are amongst the most important factors when learning a foreign language. One way to raise students’ motivation and improve teaching effectiveness is the use of songs. If songs are carefully chosen, they can help with learning and consolidating linguistic elements, developing communicative skills, appreciating stylistic features, and learning sociocultural elements.
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A Brief History of Language Teaching
Changes in language teaching methods throughout history have reflected recognition of changes in the kind of proficiency learners need.
The Grammar-Translation Method
- Reading and writing are the major focus.
- Vocabulary selection is based solely on the reading texts used.
- The sentence is the basic unit.
- Accuracy is emphasized.
- Grammar is taught deductively.
The Direct Method
The Natural Method argued that a foreign language could be taught without translation or the use
Read MoreIntellectual Disability Support and Education
Behavioral Alterations
Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disability
- Angelman Syndrome
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Edwards Syndrome
- Klinefelter Syndrome
Intervention
Educational Needs
- Cognitive Improvement
- Attention
- Memory (Working and Long-Term)
- Behavioral Control and Planning
- Generalization of Learnings: Applying knowledge in everyday life and various contexts. Practical activities are crucial for facilitating this, especially for children with deficits.
- Language as a Representation
Student Portfolio: Assessment Tools and Strategies
What is a Student Portfolio?
A student portfolio is a systematic collection of student work. The aim of a portfolio is to illustrate the pupil’s talent, their writing, and their stories of school achievement.
Types of Portfolios
There are two different types of portfolios:
- Process portfolio: Documents the stages of learning and provides a progressive record of student growth.
- Product portfolio: Demonstrates mastery of a learning task or a set of learning objectives and contains only the best work.
Teachers
Read MoreLanguage Acquisition Theories: Behaviorism to TPR
Language Acquisition Theories
Behaviorism
Behaviorism views second language learning (FLL) as a process of imitation and reinforcement. Learners attempt to copy what they hear, and through regular practice, they establish acceptable habits in the new language. The properties of the first language (L1) are thought to influence the second language (L2) learning: similar properties cause positive transfer, while differences cause negative transfer or interference.
The main aim of behaviorist teaching
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