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Elen, Jan, Ed.; Clark, Richard, Ed. – Elsevier, 2006
What is meant when people say that "learning environments are increasingly complex"? What is known about the cognitive processing that occurs during complex learning? How can educators provide effective instructional support for students who must learn and apply complex knowledge? These questions, and related issues, have fascinated educators and…
Descriptors: Learning, Educational Environment, Learning Theories, Prior Learning
Torff, Bruce, Ed. – 1997
Since its introduction in 1983, Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has attracted widespread interest among educators. The chapters in this book describe alternative assessments that capture the range of intelligences, allow the intelligences to be given more equal weight, use intelligence-fair formats, and focus on student…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. Policy Information Center. – 1993
Performance assessment, constructed-response, and authentic assessment are topics of current interest in educational testing and reform. This workbook presents the following articles on educational assessment to highlight work being done in this area: (1) "Aquarium Problem and Teacher Guidelines: New Standards Project" (University of…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Cognitive Tests, Constructed Response, Educational Assessment
Camperell, Kay, Ed.; And Others – Yearbook of the American Reading Forum, 1995
The papers in this book focus on the strategies, practices, theory, or research related to emergent literacy, elementary and secondary reading, literature, philosophy, affective issues, school improvement, teacher training, and assessment that are related in important ways to issues in past, present and future reading education. Papers in the book…
Descriptors: Action Research, Awards, Elementary Secondary Education, Emergent Literacy