Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.
Albert Einstein
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
Dear fellow classmates,
It has been a great journey thus far. I have learned so much in this course. I wish you all the best on your future endeavors and I know you will succeed in whatever you may do.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Standardized Testing
Standardized Test is unjustifiable when determining eligibility.With all the evolving research, standardized test should not be taking place today. I feel as educators we should be stronger activist when it comes to the administering of standardized test. The distributors were once educators, I hope and they understand that children have different learning styles and capabilities when tested in different ways. For children in primary grades, standardized testing should be eliminated.
I do believe some type of placement test should be given to young adults who are entering college. I am not agreeing with the SAT or ACT because I don't feel as if that should be a determining factor. Placement in the right course is necessary for college achievements. I am not knowledgeable about what they do in other countries but I do believe it would made a world of difference if we developed test according to the teaching styles and learning methods of our society.
In Germany: Despite their lessened exposure to standardized testing (especially in the elementary school years), U.S. Waldorf pupils’ SAT scores have usually come above the national average, especially on verbal measures. Studies comparing students’ performance on college-entrance examinations in Germany found that as a group, Waldorf graduates passed the exam at double to triple the rate of students graduating from the state education system,and that students who had attended Waldorf schools for their entire education passed at a much higher rate (40% vs. 26%) than those who only had part of their education at a Waldorf school. Educational successes of private Waldorf schools may partially reflect the social status of their students.
I do believe some type of placement test should be given to young adults who are entering college. I am not agreeing with the SAT or ACT because I don't feel as if that should be a determining factor. Placement in the right course is necessary for college achievements. I am not knowledgeable about what they do in other countries but I do believe it would made a world of difference if we developed test according to the teaching styles and learning methods of our society.
In Germany: Despite their lessened exposure to standardized testing (especially in the elementary school years), U.S. Waldorf pupils’ SAT scores have usually come above the national average, especially on verbal measures. Studies comparing students’ performance on college-entrance examinations in Germany found that as a group, Waldorf graduates passed the exam at double to triple the rate of students graduating from the state education system,and that students who had attended Waldorf schools for their entire education passed at a much higher rate (40% vs. 26%) than those who only had part of their education at a Waldorf school. Educational successes of private Waldorf schools may partially reflect the social status of their students.
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