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Butterfield, Graeme; Datta, Kavita; Davie, Tim; Gray, Murray; Hall, Ray; Lee, Roger – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Reviews the series of British books entitled "The Geography Discipline Network Guides on Teaching, Learning and Assessment." Believes that the series will inspire teachers to think about educating students in new and positive ways and could sustain a system of higher education based on the values presented in the guides. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Book Reviews, Curriculum Development, Educational Change

Pawson, Eric – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Comments on the series of British books entitled "The Geography Discipline Network Guides on Teaching, Learning, and Assessment." Stresses that the guides lacks relevant information for geography teachers in New Zealand or Australia, but contends that some of the information can be adapted for educators in these countries. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Book Reviews, Cultural Relevance, Educational Change
Chappuis, Jan – Educational Leadership, 2005
Research has established that formative assessment is more likely to produce significant learning gains if students can answer three questions: Where am I going? Where am I now? and How can I close the gap? She offers seven strategies that teachers can use to involve students in the assessment process and ensure that students are the primary users…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Educational Strategies

Latz, Gil – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Expounds that "The Geography Discipline Network Guides on Teaching, Learning, and Assessment" that were produced by the English Geography Discipline Network are a worthwhile addition to the efforts to promote geographic literacy. Maintains that there are deficiencies since the guides aim only at individual lecturers and instructors of geography.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Audiences, Book Reviews, Educational Assessment
Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement, 2005
The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement invited Ann Chafin to share her thoughts and ideas about sustaining school reform. Chafin, chief of Program Improvement and Family Support Branch of the Maryland State Department of Education, was a speaker at the annual Institute for CSR State Coordinators held May 9-10 in Washington,…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation