and published by the University of South Africa Muckleneuk‚ Pretoria EDAHOD-5/1/2007-2009 97989266 A4 Icon Style (iii) EDAHOD-8/1/2007±2009 Contents Study unit INTRODUCTION The role of assessment Changes in assessment Expected outcomes: what to expect from the course Reading the course material A two-way conversation Application Ð a practical approach Planning your study 1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO ASSESSMENT Introduction 1.1 Historical issues and assessment 1.1.1 The Chinese literati 1
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What is Life Like as an Educator? I use to think that the best part of being a teacher was the brightly colored bulletin boards‚ the smell of freshly sharpened pencils‚ the Crayola Crayons‚ and the endless supply of organized office supplies neatly placed on the teacher’s desk. I spent countless summers of my childhood assisting my mother‚ a third grade teacher‚ with the annual set up of her classroom. On those hot summer days‚ I admired the creativity‚ organization‚ and enthusiasm my mother holds
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attributes of an outstanding educator. The attributes that stand out the most are those that are used to enhance a studentâs learning. The most important quality of an outstanding educator is their enthusiasm for teaching. When a teacher is passionate about their role as an educator‚ and demonstrates an active investment in their students‚ the students are provided with the best quality of education and the classroom thrives. Another skill of an outstanding educator is the ability to create a positive
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Mrs Otterson: An Unforgettable Educator I can still remember the first day I stepped foot into first grade. So much so‚ I remember it like it was yesterday. The sun was shining‚ the wind was slightly blowing and I had the biggest smile on my face. I was extremely excited‚ yet nervous‚ for my first day of school. Now thinking about it‚ there was no need to be nervous because my teacher gave each one of us a warm welcome‚ and as soon as I said goodbye to my mother‚ Mrs Otterson gave me the biggest
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identifying and describing the different intelligences. 2. Gardner’s Initial List Gardner initially created a list of seven intelligences. The first two were typically valued in schools; the next three were applied to the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43). In Frames of Mind Howard Gardner stated that the personal intelligences ‘as a piece’. Because of their close alliance in most cultures‚ they are often linked together. However‚ he
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This professional role is an interest to me because I have lived with Type I Diabetes since the age of eleven. Being nineteen now‚ I have had a lot of experience with this disease. I would like to share my experience with those who are living with this disease and how I was able to manage living with it. The qualifications of a Diabetes educator‚ includes a current Registered Nurse licensure‚ current Basic Life Support certification‚ experience in health care setting‚ and a certified Diabetes Educator
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for Ultrasonographers‚ who with the aid of technological equipment use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal structures of the human body. But what exactly are the specifics of what Sonographers do and what does it take to become one? In this essay I will compile information detailing the specifics of what sonography is‚ the educational certification
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Great Chef Essay July 12th‚ 2010 What It Takes for a Student to Become a Great Chef The culinary profession can be rewarding if he or she stick with it. Most people do not know hard it is to be a chef. So most people start out by honing cooking skills with education. By doing so‚ you the student can build your experience. To me the most important key in being a great chef is the dedication. Through these characteristics you will have what is takes to be a chef. By developing these characteristics
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For many people‚ math is a dreaded subject due to it being difficult to understand. Through Geoffrey Colvin and his article‚ “What It Takes to Be Great”‚ it has been explained that anyone can become great at anything through the concept of deliberate practice. Deliberate practice is doing activities which help improve a person’s performance and has specific goals meant to improve the person’s abilities. It also is an “…activity that’s explicitly intended to improve performance‚ that reaches for objectives
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Why are sports as they are today? By William Bartholomew In my enquiry I would like to achieve making a fact file on what sports have become to this day and why they have become like this‚ also I would like to come to a conclusion on whether they have changed for the worst or best and why they have changed. I believe that sportsmanship has changed for the worst in the last 30 years as people are not friendly with the over team
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