How Do We Know They’re Getting Better?
Assessment for 21st Century Minds, K–8
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | John F. Barell | ISBN: | 9781452283579 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | January 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Corwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | John F. Barell |
| ISBN: | 9781452283579 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | January 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Corwin |
| Language: | English |
Boost your students’ 21st century skills
How do we know if we are sufficiently preparing the students of today for the challenges of the 21st century? To answer this question, John Barell explains how inquiry leads to problem-solving and provides specific steps for pre, formative and summative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills. Included are examples that show how to use today’s technology in the classroom and how to use inquiry to develop and assess students’ ability to:
- Think critically and creatively
- Collaborate with others
- Become self-directed learners
- Adapt and become resourceful
- Develop a sense of leadership, responsibility, and global awareness
Boost your students’ 21st century skills
How do we know if we are sufficiently preparing the students of today for the challenges of the 21st century? To answer this question, John Barell explains how inquiry leads to problem-solving and provides specific steps for pre, formative and summative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills. Included are examples that show how to use today’s technology in the classroom and how to use inquiry to develop and assess students’ ability to:
- Think critically and creatively
- Collaborate with others
- Become self-directed learners
- Adapt and become resourceful
- Develop a sense of leadership, responsibility, and global awareness
