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Clark, Amy; Henderson, Peter; Gifford, Sue – Education Endowment Foundation, 2020
"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods
Langer, Judith A.; Purcell-Gates, Victoria – 1984
Noting that many prereading discussions lead teachers to "mis-estimate" students' prior knowledge about a particular topic, this paper describes the Pre-Reading Plan (PReP) designed to help both students and teachers become aware of what students already know about a specific topic. Following an introduction, the first portion of the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension
Serling, Albert M – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1980
The composite-portfolio approach, combining all major systems of assessing prior learning of adults for degree credits, is described as exemplified by methods of Empire State College of the State University of New York. Illustrations include evaluation statements, outline of an actual degree program, and an evaluation policy statement. (MSC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Credits, Evaluation Methods, Experiential Learning
Gagnon, George W., Jr.; Collay, Michelle – 2001
This book shows educators how to rethink teaching by challenging their beliefs about knowledge and learning. It helps teachers organize for student learning rather than plan for teacher telling by applying constructivist learning theory in the classroom. It presents a constructivist perspective on how to arrange classroom events for student…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1992
This guide was developed in Great Britain to help colleges develop programs for assessment of prior learning (APL) for adult students. (APL involves careers and educational guidance, access to particular courses despite possible lack of traditional certification, accreditation, formal credit toward a particular qualification, and exemption from…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Adult Students, College Credits, College Programs
Simosko, Susan; And Others – 1988
The issue of assessing adult learning prior to formal college level study is examined and presented in this handbook. The handbook offers guidelines for setting standards, provides a review of some of the proven techniques and practices that have been used to evaluate previous learning, addresses a series of issues relevant to particular subject…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, College Preparation, Competence
Koenig, Chelene; Wolfson, Gloria – 1994
This manual provides an overview of the concepts and issues involved in the assessment of prior learning in the context of the increasing numbers of older, nontraditional students returning to higher education. Section 1 gives background information about prior learning assessment (PLA) and defines PLA as assessment by some valid and reliable…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Role, College Students, Evaluation Methods
Leslie, Lauren; Caldwell, JoAnne – 1995
Based on current research in reading, this book presents an informal reading inventory designed to assess reading ability at emergent through junior high levels. It includes narrative and expository passages at each level, questions to assess prior knowledge, and word lists. It focuses assessment on specific questions regarding word…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy, Informal Reading Inventories, Junior High Schools
Spille, Henry; And Others – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1980
Five contributors identify essential means for the college to assure high standards, quality control, and consistency in assessing the prior learning of adults. Types of learning include work or military experience and life experience; assessment methods include examination, portfolio examination, and competence-based programs. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Education, College Credits, Educational Quality
Cooper, J. David – 1993
Reflecting dramatic changes in educators' understanding of literacy, this book, a revision of an earlier text published in 1986 under the title, "Improving Reading Comprehension," provides support for preservice and inservice teachers in learning to help children develop literacy effectively. The central feature of the book is a literacy program…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Higher Education
Whitaker, Urban – 1989
The monograph provides a systematic explication of the underlying standards and principles that have been developed to help adult learners articulate what they know and can do, to clarify their claims to creditable achievement, to help assessors improve the reliability of assessment, and to save assessor time. Ten academic and administrative…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administration, Adult Learning, College Credits
Cooper, J. David – 2000
Written to help all teachers provide balanced literacy instruction for all students, this book provides strategies and sample lessons for both direct and indirect literacy instruction. Four complete pieces of literature are provided with updated sample lessons: "Jamaica Tag-Along"; "Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure"; "My Brown…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
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Eckert, Craig M.; Bower, Douglas J.; Stiff, Krista S.; Hinkle, Abby J.; Davis, Andrew R. – Teaching Sociology, 1997
Demonstrates the usefulness of classroom assessment in reducing the number of underprepared students. Recommends that faculty use classroom assessment techniques very early in the semester to determine students' knowledge level. Maintains that a vast dichotomy exists between teachers' assumptions regarding students' knowledge and what they…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Educational Background, Educational Environment, Educational Experience
Sansregret, Marthe – 1986
In view of the importance of recognizing and documenting the prior learning of adult students returning to higher education, a project was undertaken to research, construct a system, and write materials for use in assessing the experiential learning acquired by students seeking access to higher education. An extensive research effort was…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
Ecclestone, Kathryn – 1992
This paper is designed to help education and training providers in the United Kingdom understand what accreditation options are available and choose solutions that match their particular needs. It aims to help them appreciate the importance of accreditation to adult learners, understand some terminology, know what choices there are in offering…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accrediting Agencies, Adult Education
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