Classroom action research on formative assessment in a context-based chemistry course     

Johannes Vogelzang  Wilfried F. Admiraal 《Educational Action Research》2017,25(1):155-166

Context-based science courses stimulate students to reconstruct the information presented by connecting to their prior knowledge and experiences. However, students need support. Formative assessments inform both teacher and students about students’ knowledge deficiencies and misconceptions and how students can be supported. Research on formative assessments suggests a positive impact on students’ science achievement, although its success depends on how the formative assessment is implemented in class. The aim of this study was to provide insights into the effects of formative assessments on achievement during a context-based chemistry course on lactic acid. In a classroom action research setting, a pre-test/post-test control group design with switching replications was applied. Student achievement was measured in two pre-tests, two post-tests and a retention test. Participants were Grade 9 students from one secondary school in the Netherlands. Repeated-measures analysis showed a significant effect of formative assessments on students’ achievement. During the implementation of the formative assessments, intriguing discussions emerged between students, between students and teacher, and between teachers. Adding formative assessments to context-based approaches reinforces their strength to meet with the current challenges of chemistry education. Formative assessments affect students’ achievement positively and stimulate feedback between students and teacher(s).  相似文献   

Undergraduates and the development of argument     

Naz Wasim 《美中教育评论》2007,4(3):31-38

This article emphasizes the need to encourage undergraduate students to develop arguments, which involves enhancing their analytical skills and capacity for critical thinking, across disciplines regardless of level. It argues that these skills, required by the Quality Assurance Agency＇s （QAA） benchmarks, are developed not by instruction but by engaging with the philosophic process that leads to the deep learning. This process of learning is based on a dialectical approach, viewing dialogue with colleagues, primary texts and written assignments, as central to developing an inductive argument and a critical perspective. This article proposes an analytical framework to analyze the extent to which a tutor is facilitating the development of argument. It suggests that while, if required one must provide students with explicit guidelines about this process, nevertheless this practice is problematic because of the inherent tension between explicit teaching and deep learning, which facilitates the acquisition of these analytical skills.  相似文献   

美国教师教育评估及对我国的借鉴和启示     

闫霞 《淄博师专学报》2007,(4):18-23

20世纪80年代以来，教师教育的质量问题逐渐受到美国教育界的关注。美国的教师教育评估主要从两个方面进行：即教师教育机构认证和对教师教育毕业生的追踪评价。通过对美国教师教育评估的相关问题进行梳理，以期引起我国对教师教育质量的重视并对其提供借鉴．以引导教育界关注教师教育改革的效果并进行教师教育质量评估。  相似文献   

Evaluating a technology supported interactive response system during the laboratory section of a histology course          下载免费PDF全文

Vera D. Rinaldi  Nancy A. Lorr  Kimberly Williams 《Anatomical sciences education》2017,10(4):328-338

Monitoring of student learning through systematic formative assessment is important for adjusting pedagogical strategies. However, traditional formative assessments, such as quizzes and written assignments, may not be sufficiently timely for making adjustments to a learning process. Technology supported formative assessment tools assess student knowledge, allow for immediate feedback, facilitate classroom dialogues, and have the potential to modify student learning strategies. As an attempt to integrate technology supported formative assessment in the laboratory section of an upper‐level histology course, the interactive application Learning Catalytics^TM, a cloud‐based assessment system, was used. This study conducted during the 2015 Histology courses at Cornell University concluded that this application is helpful for identifying student misconceptions “on‐the‐go,” engaging otherwise marginalized students, and forming a new communication venue between students and instructors. There was no overall difference between grades from topics that used the application and grades from those that did not, and students reported that it only slightly helped improve their understanding of the topic (3.8 ± 0.99 on a five‐point Likert scale). However, they highly recommended using it (4.2 ± 0.71). The major limitation was regarding the image display and graphical resolution of this application. Even though students embrace the use of technology, 39% reported benefits of having the traditional light microscope available. This cohort of students led instructors to conclude that the newest tools are not always better, but rather can complement traditional instruction methods. Anat Sci Educ 10: 328–338. © 2016 American Association of Anatomists.  相似文献   

Development of a competency mapping tool for undergraduate professional degree programmes,using mechanical engineering as a case study     

David W. Holmes  Madoc Sheehan  Melanie Birks  John Smithson 《European Journal of Engineering Education》2018,43(1):126-143

Mapping the curriculum of a professional degree to the associated competency standard ensures graduates have the competence to perform as professionals. Existing approaches to competence mapping vary greatly in depth, complexity, and effectiveness, and a standardised approach remains elusive. This paper describes a new mapping software tool that streamlines and standardises the competency mapping process. The available analytics facilitate ongoing programme review, management, and accreditation. The complete mapping and analysis of an Australian mechanical engineering degree programme is described as a case study. Each subject is mapped by evaluating the amount and depth of competence development present. Combining subject results then enables highly detailed programme level analysis. The mapping process is designed to be administratively light, with aspects of professional development embedded in the software. The effective competence mapping described in this paper enables quantification of learning within a professional degree programme, and provides a mechanism for holistic programme improvement.  相似文献   

Increasing the uptake of peer feedback in primary school writing: findings from an action research enquiry     

Stuart Ian Boon 《Education 3-13》2016,44(2):212-225

This article reports on how an action research strategy was used to increase children's uptake of feedback during peer assessment in primary school writing. Several different strategies were used in the study that had been successful in increasing students’ uptake of peer feedback in contexts such as higher education. In order to evaluate how successful these actions were, several different data collection methods were drawn upon to triangulate findings including children's work, observations, informal interviews and mind mapping. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data generated. Findings are consistent with those from research in other settings which suggest that pupils make better use of feedback if: it is task-involving and useful; there is sufficient time given for them to act on it and discuss it with their peers; and they are asked to reflect on how it has been used to improve the quality of the assessed work.  相似文献   

基于“互联网+”的教育评估改革路径与方法探讨——以江苏省为例     

张文梅  范文翔  张一春 《数字教育》2020,(1):36-42

教育评估是促进教育教学发展的重要手段,从内容上来看,有效的教育评估能够为教学工作提供有力的指导,推动教育改革与发展。随着智能技术的发展与普及,传统评估方式的弊端日益显露,教育评估改革势在必行。本文通过实践调研与文献分析,以江苏省为例,通过分析当前江苏教育评估操作的现状与问题,从评估环节着眼,提出了“互联网+”时代教育评估智能发展的趋势;从评估要素入手,给出了教育评估改革的路径,并参照教育信息化2.0计划,以信息生命周期理念为基础,从信息更替的各个环节逐层剖析,得到智能化信息时代教育评估改革的对策。“互联网+技术”的快速发展为教育评估提供了新的思路与方法,新时代背景下的教育评估正朝着信息化、数字化和智能化的方向发展。合理利用技术发展带来的便捷,正确对待技术变革带来的冲击,才能高效发挥教育评估的作用,为深化新时代背景下的教育改革奠定坚实基础。  相似文献   

河北省县域经济发展水平评价   总被引：2，自引：0，他引：2  

王然  路紫  张葳 《石家庄职业技术学院学报》2004,16(6):1-5

依据近年统计资料选取了反映县域经济发展水平的8项指标，运用主成分分析法对河北省114个县的经济发展水平进行综合评价，同时结合当前河北省行政区划调整的实际，从整体上分析了河北省县域经济发展的现状和趋势．  相似文献   

美国“SEC”一致性分析范式的诠秤与启示——基础教育中评价与课程标准一致性的视角     

刘学智  马云鹏 《比较教育研究》2007,28(5):64-68

美国在基于课程标准的教育改革以及学校教学要求偏低的现实背景下，致力于研制“SEC”（Surveys of Enacted Curriculum）等一致性分析范式，即分析评价与课程标准一致性程度的理念、程序和方法，推动了美国学校基于课程标准的评价实践。该范式对我国课程评价的启示在于：要认识到评价与课程标准一致性策略是调适课程运行偏差的重要手段；要立足本土化，研制评价与课程标准一致性分析的程序和方法。  相似文献   

A quasi-experimental research on the educational value of performance assessment     

Sun-Geun Back  Eun-Hui Hwang 《Asia Pacific Education Review》2005,6(2):179-190

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that performance assessment increases educational value in teachinglearning activities using a quasi-experimental research design. In this research, the three measurement criteria of educational value are suggested as ‘improvement & advancement,’ ‘sincerity & enthusiasm,’ and ‘individuality & wholeness.’ A pre-test was administered to 4 classes (156 students) in 7th grade. Classes were divided into an experimental group (2 classes, 79 students) and a control group (2 classes, 77 students), according to the pre-test results. Only the experimental group was involved in the performance assessment for 9 weeks. The results of this study show that performance assessment has a positive effect on the educational value of teaching-learning activities in schools.  相似文献