Assessments

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Assignments and Assessment
 * ** Performances of Understanding: **

of Learning Outcomes || Program Goals:

Multidisciplinary Studies for International Educators || SPF 665 Learning Outcomes || 1.1 Use instruments to identify individual learning profiles, readiness levels and interests of students as a basis for instructional decisions. || 4.Describe the forces of motivation and relate them to an understanding of personal motivations and the motivations of students you have encountered
 * [20%] REFLECTION PAPER: Write a two-page reflection paper on the results of your understanding of the Motivation Breakthrough and the forces of motivation and the results of your own survey. || 1. Recognize individual needs of students and differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet these needs.

3.Identify the main forces of transformation in the lives of 21st century learners and reflect on how education can best adapt to these changes. || 5.1 Demonstratethe ability to use computer mediated collaboration for instruction and professional development. || 1. Articulate and defend a position regarding the importance of student self-understanding for differentiation and creativity and talent development.
 * (10%) THREADED POST DISCUSSION: Respond to a question prompt on the topic of student self-knowledge, differentiated instruction, or motivation and comment on the post of at least one colleague || 2.4 Demonstrate flexibility, willingness to change, openness to new ideas and alternative viewpoints, in meeting professional and personal goals.

3.Identify the main forces of transformation in the lives of 21st century learners and reflect on how education can best adapt to these changes.

6.Use multi-media resources in instructional planning to provide students with opportunities for creativity, collaboration, critical thought and communication. || 4.3 Develop and implement action research study to evaluate curriculum, instruction and/or school programs. || 2.Design and implement curricular units and lesson plans that reflect differentiation of curriculum, instructional strategies, and best practices. 7.Design and develop resources and approaches that respond constructively to diverse talents and strengths. ||
 * [50%] RESEARCH INTO ENGAGING PRACTICES: || 1. Recognize individual needs of students and differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet these needs.
 * [10%] LESSON FISHBOWL AND ANALYSIS: Observe a method of instruction that promotes engagement and analyze teacher strengths and areas for improvement in the implementation of the technique || 2.Identify and apply best practices in creative problem solving to meet challenges and demands in international school settings.

3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction and curriculum.

3.3 Collect data and provide feedback on observable classroom practices || 4.Describe the forces of motivation and relate them to an understanding of personal motivations and the motivations of students you have encountered

5.Describe how to vary learning environments, resources, and strategies to nurture creativity, critical thinking and engagement with learning || CRITICAL FRIEND: Assistance as a “Critical Friend” given to colleagues in class as they develop their projects and as they work together in computer lab research. || 1. Recognize individual needs of students and differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet these needs. 2.3 Facilitate students’ development of their own creative thinking skills, processes, and products. 2.4 Demonstrate flexibility, willingness to change, openness to new ideas and alternative viewpoints, in meeting professional and personal goals. || 1.Articulate and defend a position regarding the importance of student self-understanding for engagement in learning ||
 * [10%] CLASS PARTICIPATION: Demonstrate knowledge of and reflection on readings for each class by engaging in discussions, asking /answering questions, writing reflections, participation in large / small group discussions, panels, case studies, role plays, presentations, and computer lab research.
 * [10%] CLASS PARTICIPATION: Demonstrate knowledge of and reflection on readings for each class by engaging in discussions, asking /answering questions, writing reflections, participation in large / small group discussions, panels, case studies, role plays, presentations, and computer lab research.