How Do We Know They're Getting Better? : Assessment for 21st-Century Minds, K-8
ISBN: 9781412995283 | 1412995280
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Corwin Pr
Pub. Date: 1/18/2012
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The development of 21st century skills holds a special relevance in today'¬"s educational climate. But how do we know if we are sufficiently preparing the students of today for the challenges of the 21st century? In his new book, Barell will focus on assessment of K-8 students'¬" growth, development and understanding within all subjects of inquiry, as well as the principles that shape 21st century learning (i.e. problem solving, self-direction and critical and imaginative thinking). Modeled after Barell'¬"s two previous Corwin books- Why Are Sc... MORE
| Appreciations | p. vii |
| About the Author | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| An Overview | p. 15 |
| Teacher Modeling | p. 29 |
| Creating the Invitation-to-Risk Environment | p. 47 |
| Curriculum for the 21st Century | p. 57 |
| Preassessments | p. 75 |
| Formative Assessments: Gathering a "Wealth of Information" | p. 99 |
| From Stories to Powerful Question... MORE | p. 131 |
| "My Inquiry Skills Shot Through the Roof!" | p. 159 |
| "STEM Changed My Life!" | p. 179 |
| "Cookie-Cutter A" Becomes Self-Directed Student | p. 203 |
| Inquiry Begins at Home | p. 223 |
| After Action Reviews | p. 231 |
| Index | p. 241 |
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