HSN/552 Assessment Strategies
Assessment Strategies Paper
Tiffany Aitken, Melissa James, Tami-Ellen Masson, Robin Melvin,
Karen Pearson, Linda Plecity, and Carol Williams-Hewitt
HSN/552
September 29, 2014
Denise York
Assessment Strategies Paper
In today’s society, many learning institutions are providing advanced learning opportunities to qualified students. Students enrolled in these institutions have varying levels of experience. Assessing each student’s experience, knowledge, skills, and beliefs can be difficult; however it is necessary for the educator to meet the needs of the student. Assessment of the learner’s needs, readiness, and styles of learning is the first and most important step in instructional design (Bastable, Gramet, Jacobs, & Sopczyk, 2011). …show more content…
Asian cultures hold educators in high regard leading to the student’s reluctance to participate in individual assessments or leading an activity as in a case review. Mixing both traditional methods including traditional testing and written papers, with oral presentation or student lead case reviews can assist the student in overcoming their reluctance to participate because of their cultural influences. Using mixed methods can also assist the student in improving their grade, especially if they are doing poorly on specific activities or assessment methods that conflict with their cultural values and …show more content…
(2011). Do student learning styles translate to different "testing styles"? Journal of Political Science Education, 7, 416-433.
Mariani, L. (2007). Learning styles across cultures, Perspectives, 34(2), Retrieved from learningpaths.org
Peacock, T., & Cleary, L. (1997). Ways of learning: Teachers’ perspectives on American Indian learning styles, Tribal College, 3, 36, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/docview/231691160?
Rowles, C. J. (2012). Strategies to promote critical thinking and active learning. In D. M. Billings and J. A. Halstead (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty, (pp. 258-284). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Shinn, E., & Ofiesh, N. S. (2012). Cognitive diversity and the design of classroom tests for all learners. Journal of Postsecondary Education And Disability, 25(3), 227-245.
Stokes, L. G., & Flowers, N. (2012). Multicultural education in nursing. In D. M. Billings and J.
A. Halstead (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (4th ed.), (pp. 291-310). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Wiltse, L. (2006). 'Like pulling teeth ': Oral discourse practices in a culturally diverse language arts classroom. Canadian Modern Language Review, 63(2),
Tiffany Aitken, Melissa James, Tami-Ellen Masson, Robin Melvin,
Karen Pearson, Linda Plecity, and Carol Williams-Hewitt
HSN/552
September 29, 2014
Denise York
Assessment Strategies Paper
In today’s society, many learning institutions are providing advanced learning opportunities to qualified students. Students enrolled in these institutions have varying levels of experience. Assessing each student’s experience, knowledge, skills, and beliefs can be difficult; however it is necessary for the educator to meet the needs of the student. Assessment of the learner’s needs, readiness, and styles of learning is the first and most important step in instructional design (Bastable, Gramet, Jacobs, & Sopczyk, 2011). …show more content…
Asian cultures hold educators in high regard leading to the student’s reluctance to participate in individual assessments or leading an activity as in a case review. Mixing both traditional methods including traditional testing and written papers, with oral presentation or student lead case reviews can assist the student in overcoming their reluctance to participate because of their cultural influences. Using mixed methods can also assist the student in improving their grade, especially if they are doing poorly on specific activities or assessment methods that conflict with their cultural values and …show more content…
(2011). Do student learning styles translate to different "testing styles"? Journal of Political Science Education, 7, 416-433.
Mariani, L. (2007). Learning styles across cultures, Perspectives, 34(2), Retrieved from learningpaths.org
Peacock, T., & Cleary, L. (1997). Ways of learning: Teachers’ perspectives on American Indian learning styles, Tribal College, 3, 36, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/docview/231691160?
Rowles, C. J. (2012). Strategies to promote critical thinking and active learning. In D. M. Billings and J. A. Halstead (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty, (pp. 258-284). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Shinn, E., & Ofiesh, N. S. (2012). Cognitive diversity and the design of classroom tests for all learners. Journal of Postsecondary Education And Disability, 25(3), 227-245.
Stokes, L. G., & Flowers, N. (2012). Multicultural education in nursing. In D. M. Billings and J.
A. Halstead (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (4th ed.), (pp. 291-310). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Wiltse, L. (2006). 'Like pulling teeth ': Oral discourse practices in a culturally diverse language arts classroom. Canadian Modern Language Review, 63(2),