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Informal assessment is a procedure for obtaining information that can be used to make judgments about children's learning behavior and characteristics or programs using means other than standardized instruments, such as observations, checklists, and portfolios. (About.com…) INFORMAL ASSESSMENTTRANSCRIPT
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Inclusion is the educational
practice of educating children with
disabilities in classrooms with children
without disabilities.(About.com, 2015)
INCLUSION
Informal assessment is a procedure for
obtaining information that can be used
to make judgments about children's
learning behavior and characteristics
or programs using means other than
standardized instruments, such as
observations, checklists, and portfolios.
(About.com…)
INFORMAL ASSESSMENT
Mentoring is the development of a
support relationship between a new
teacher and an experienced one in
which the novice teacher will receive
basic information about the expectat-
ions and operations of the school and
the district, as well as advice,
guidance, and support on a range of
professional issues.(Webb, 2010)
MENTORING
Cooperative learning is a form of active
learning where students work together
to perform specific tasks in a small
group allowing each student to bring
his or her strengths to the group effort.
The teacher then gives the students an
assignment, often helping them to divvy
up the work that needs to be done so
that each individual in the group has a
certain role to play with the end goal
being reached when every member
contributes effectively.(About.com…)
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
A charter school is a public school in
the sense that they are funded with
public monies just like other public
schools. However, they are not held to
some of the same laws, regulations,
and guidelines as regular public
schools. In exchange, they produce
certain results. Charter schools are a
different option for public school
students. Charter schools are often
started by administrators, teachers,
parents, etc. who feel constrained by
conventional public schools.
(About.com…)
CHARTER SCHOOL
Standards are benchmarks used to
compare curriculum, instruction,
and student learning. The three
standards commonly referred to
today are: curriculum content,
performance, and opportunity to learn.
(Webb..)
STANDARDS
Bloom's Taxonomy refers to a
hierarchy of question stems that
teachers use to guide their students
through the learning process. It was
developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom
and updated by further research in
the years since to include a knowledge
dimension and a cognitive dimension.
(Webb…)
BLOOM’S TAXONOMY
Inquiry Instruction is a student-
centered method of instruction
developed by John Dewey in the
early 20th Century based on the
concept of students learning by
problem-solving on their own instead
of by lecture or teacher
demonstration.(Webb…)
INQUIRY INSTRUCTION
Assessment describes any process or
activity used to collect information
about students’ knowledge, skills,
aptitude, or attitudes. It is part of the
instructional planning process
throughout instruction not just after
its completion. It is used to promote
learning as well as measuring student
mastery of knowledge.(Webb…)
ASSESSMENT
Portfolio Assessment involves the
assessment of a student product, a
Portfolio or planned collection of
student work, assembled and main-
tained by a student or teacher over
time for the purpose of documenting
learning.(Webb…)
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
Lesson Plans are detailed descriptions
of individual lessons that teachers plan
to teach on a given day. They are
guides for instruction through the
school day.(About.com…)
LESSON PLANS
A Scoring Rubric details the desired
performance criteria for a task, the
levels of performance, and the grades
or points assigned to each level of
performance. It provides a consistent
and objective assessment while
providing students and teachers with
clear expectations for performance
and serve as the basis for feedback
and improvement.(Webb…)
SCORING RUBRIC
Tenure is the status conferred upon
teachers which guarantees them
continual employment until retirement
subject to the requirements of good
behavior, financial necessity, and, in
some instances good periodic
evaluations. It is a creation of statute
designed to maintain qualified and
permanent instructional personnel.
(Webb…)
TENURE
Assistive Technology are devices which
directly assists an individual with a
disability to increase, maintain, or
improve their capabilities. It also
includes services which aid in
selection, acquisition, and use of
such devices.(CA Dept. of Rehabilit-
ation, 2014)
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Vouchers are scholarships or payment for education at a private or parochial K-12 school. They are another name for programs which offer parents the option to remove their children from failing public schools and enroll them in private schools. These programs
take the form of vouchers or outright cash for private schools, tax credits, tax deductions and contributions to tax deductible education accounts.Funding for vouchers comes from private and government sources. (About.com…)
VOUCHER
English Language Learner (ELL) used
refers to students who receiving
services of language assistance such as
English as a Second Language. It
includes students who were not born in
the United States and/or students
whose primary language is non-
English. The services provided to these
students are necessary because the
language barrier limits their capacity
to learn.(About.com…)
ELL
A normal school is a school that is
created specifically to train teachers.
Typically, this terms is used to describe
a school that trains teachers out of high
school. Much of this training has been
taken over today within the traditional
university system. (About.com…)
NORMAL SCHOOL
Standardized Tests are tests, often
achievement ones, with carefully
designed procedure, questions and
administration. The tests measure the
performance of large numbers of
individuals to collect information about
individual children or adults, or to
assess the success of school wide
educational programs.(About.com…)
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Master Teachers are leaders who have mastered the
management of their classrooms and found a way to
accelerate learning for all their students. These educators are
exceptional communicators who have a strong connection
with their students. They recognize that the education process
is about much more than sharing content. It’s about creating
independent learners who have the critical thinking skills to
grow and thrive. These educators put their students first and
adapt the curriculum to their learners’ needs. Master
teachers hold their students to the highest expectations and
conduct regular progress monitoring, adjust their teaching
approach as needed, and empower their students to take
ownership of their education. Their mindset is one of
systematic problem solving and personal accountability.
These teachers are continually seeking out opportunities to
better themselves as professional educators.
(About.com…)
MASTER TEACHER
Null Curriculum refers to things
Students learn but are not taught
because they are perceived as
controversial or because other topics
are seen as more relevant. Often
teachers find these untaught topics
either uncomfortable to talk about or
are subjects with which they are
unfamiliar. This lack of teaching is
used to limit strife and promote
conformity of thought.(Webb…)
NULL CURRICULUM
Direct Instruction is a teacher-centered
method that is used to convey
information. The methods used include
formal lecture, informal lecture, and
teacher-led discussion. The teacher
controls and directs the learning
process totally.(Webb…)
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY CERTIFICATEEmergency teacher certification
developed as an early attempt to
address critical teacher shortages. It is
a process whereby states grant
temporary teaching certificates to
individuals who do not meet the
ordinary certification criteria. During
this temporary certification period, a
teacher may work toward permanent
certification through the traditional
channels. (About.com…)
Pedagogy refers to art and science of
teaching. More specifically, it refers to
styles and methods of instruction used
in the teaching profession.
(About.com…)
PEDAGOGY
REFERENCESAbout.com(2015). Common Education Terminology. Retrieved from
www.teaching.about.com/od/gloss
California Dept. of Rehabilitation(2014). Assistive Technology Overview. Retrieved from www.dor.ca.gov
Webb, D., Metha, A., & Jordan, K. (2010). Foundations of American education. Columbus, OH: Pearson. Retrieved from https://viewer.gcu.edu/T9YQ4U
Yahoo! (2015). Yahoo! Image Search. Retrieved from https://images.search.yahoo.com/