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By David Whitney Ph.D.
In the past decade, an unprecedented trend toward accountability has emerged in American public education. With the advent of computerized grading, stakeholders often have instant access to student grades. Consequently, teacher grading practices are under intense scrutiny. Since 2004, Truth in Grading has been helping schools avoid problems and potentially serious consequences that can result from flawed or careless assessment practices. A practical guide, Truth in Grading assists educators in developing and improving learning assessment practices. "As our state moves forward with the implementation of rigorous, standards-based curriculum, it is critical that a discussion of the purpose and process of grading and assessment take place. Truth in Grading provided the catalyst for our conversation in Paulding County." Trudy Sowar, Superintendent, Paulding County School District, Georgia "Truth in Grading is a great professional tool for any staff ready to examine the teaching profession's dark little secrets with regard to ineffective or inaccurate grading practices. It masterfully examines this issue from both teacher and administrator points-of-view. Common problems with current practice are clearly outlined, and the foundation for teachers and administrators to create their own applicable solutions are provided." Susan M. White, Principal, Cedar Hill Elementary, Gwinnett County, Georgia "With competition for slots in American universities increasing, the examination of how to evaluate student effort and work should be thoughtfully reconsidered by every teacher. As a veteran teacher, I found that Truth in Grading presented excellent questions and ideas to be pondered. Since educators are about teaching, learning, and what is best for students, this topic deserves a more careful examination. For those who want to ensure fair and accurate evaluations for every student, Truth in Grading is a must read!" Michael Cheatham, Middle School Teacher
FORMAT: Softcover
By David Whitney Ph.D.
In the past decade, an unprecedented trend toward accountability has emerged in American public education. With the advent of computerized grading, stakeholders often have instant access to student grades. Consequently, teacher grading practices are under intense scrutiny. Since 2004, Truth in Grading has been helping schools avoid problems and potentially serious consequences that can result from flawed or careless assessment practices. A practical guide, Truth in Grading assists educators in developing and improving learning assessment practices. "As our state moves forward with the implementation of rigorous, standards-based curriculum, it is critical that a discussion of the purpose and process of grading and assessment take place. Truth in Grading provided the catalyst for our conversation in Paulding County." Trudy Sowar, Superintendent, Paulding County School District, Georgia "Truth in Grading is a great professional tool for any staff ready to examine the teaching profession's dark little secrets with regard to ineffective or inaccurate grading practices. It masterfully examines this issue from both teacher and administrator points-of-view. Common problems with current practice are clearly outlined, and the foundation for teachers and administrators to create their own applicable solutions are provided." Susan M. White, Principal, Cedar Hill Elementary, Gwinnett County, Georgia "With competition for slots in American universities increasing, the examination of how to evaluate student effort and work should be thoughtfully reconsidered by every teacher. As a veteran teacher, I found that Truth in Grading presented excellent questions and ideas to be pondered. Since educators are about teaching, learning, and what is best for students, this topic deserves a more careful examination. For those who want to ensure fair and accurate evaluations for every student, Truth in Grading is a must read!" Michael Cheatham, Middle School Teacher
FORMAT: E-Book
By Jack Hall
This book can be summed up as The Downfall of American Education. Authored by a man who has spent his life in the classroom, the controversial book examines a poisoned education system that has turned our schools into wasting mind fields and destroyed the soul of a people. He asserts a revolutionary theory about the root cause of this collapse, while linking it to the fundamental truths about life, matter and the universe that we learned at a very young age. This narrative may be the most important reading of our time.
FORMAT: Softcover
By James Takona
This work facilitates an understanding of education research as a scientific method aimed at providing a systematic and rigorous approach to professional knowledge. Readers will develop the research skills necessary to evaluate interventions designed to bring about change within the learning-teaching environment. More specifically, the reader will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:
(1) promote critical skills for developing, implementing, and critiquing research problems and questions appropriate to educational practice;
(2) select appropriate quantitative and qualitative approaches to guide research on a particular topic, including the use of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs;
(3) critique existing research in terms of its ability to rule out other possible explanations for purposes of generalizability;
(4) implement procedures for assuring ethical conduct of research. Dr. Takona provides a concise, easy to understand coverage of activities comprised in modern education research and specifically aims to describe the mechanics of education research within the context of developing nations.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Brent Walker
If you keep doing what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten. Westside Elementary in Powell, Wyoming, went from mediocre scores on the Wyoming State Test to being one of the top academic schools in the state. In Recipe for a Blue Ribbon School, author and school principal Brent Walker details different interventions that resulted in Westside being recognized as a No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School. Real change requires you to start using what you already have differently. In most cases the changes were not new but a different way of doing things. The staff started using assessment data to drive the schedules, programs, use of time, collaboration, and use of technology to truly focus on each child becoming proficient in reading, math, and writing. In addition, different amounts of learning time were provided for every student. These two paradigm shifts allowed Westside's staff to prove their philosophy: All kids can learn. True change requires trust, courage, and stamina. By working together as a team using a unique collaboration model, the staff of Westside made passive learners into active learners. Discover how you too can help your students achieve academic greatness!
FORMAT: Softcover
By Brent Walker
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FORMAT: E-Book
By Jack Hall
This book can be summed up as The Downfall of American Education. Authored by a man who has spent his life in the classroom, the controversial book examines a poisoned education system that has turned our schools into wasting mind fields and destroyed the soul of a people. He asserts a revolutionary theory about the root cause of this collapse, while linking it to the fundamental truths about life, matter and the universe that we learned at a very young age. This narrative may be the most important reading of our time.
FORMAT: E-Book
By James Takona
This work facilitates an understanding of education research as a scientific method aimed at providing a systematic and rigorous approach to professional knowledge. Readers will develop the research skills necessary to evaluate interventions designed to bring about change within the learning-teaching environment. More specifically, the reader will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:
(1) promote critical skills for developing, implementing, and critiquing research problems and questions appropriate to educational practice;
(2) select appropriate quantitative and qualitative approaches to guide research on a particular topic, including the use of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs;
(3) critique existing research in terms of its ability to rule out other possible explanations for purposes of generalizability;
(4) implement procedures for assuring ethical conduct of research. Dr. Takona provides a concise, easy to understand coverage of activities comprised in modern education research and specifically aims to describe the mechanics of education research within the context of developing nations.
FORMAT: E-Book
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