Thinking Like a Teacher: Using Observational Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning » (1st Edition)

"Summaries" and "References" appear at the end of each chapter.

Acknowledgments.


1. The Work Sampling System and Teacher Preparation.

A. Model of Teacher Preparation.

Teaching and Assessment.

Performance Assessment.

The Work Sampling System.

The Work Sampling System and Teacher Preparation.

How This Book Is Organized

Getting the Most Out of this Book.

2. Observing Learners and Learning.

A. Introduction to Observation and the Guidelines.

B. Learning How to Observe Learners and Learning.

2.1 What Does It Mean to Observe? [In-class Assignment].

2.2 Learning Goals, Children's Activities, and Teaching Philosophy: Guides to Classroom Observation [In-class Assignment].

2.3 How Do Children Show What They Know? [In-class Assignment].

2.4 Descriptions, Interpretations, and Values [Out-of-class and Field Assignment]

2.5 Observing and Interacting [Field Assignment].

C. Learning How to Conduct Focused Observations.

2.6 Becoming Familiar With the Developmental Guidelines [In-class Assignment].

2.7 Observing for Indicators of Learning [Out-of-class and Field Assignment].

2.8 Understanding the Multiple Ways Learning is Represented [Field Assignment].

D. Becoming Systematic Observers.

2.9 Thinking About Aspects of Learning [In-class Assignment].

2.10 When Is the Evidence Sufficient? [Out-of-class and Field Assignment].

2.11 Managing Systematic Observation [In-class and Field Assignment].

2.12 A Teacher's Journal [Field Assignment].

E. Conducting Unbiased Observations.

2.13 How Clearly Do Teachers See Their Students? [In-class Assignment].

2.14 Becoming More Aware of Biases [In-class Assignment].

2.15 Learning to Recognize Our Own Biases by Writing an Educational Life History [Out-of-class Assignment].

2.16 Controlling Biases [Field Assignment].

3. Documenting Meaningful Learning.

A. Introduction.

B. Connecting Teaching, Learning, and Assessment.

3.1 Connecting Teaching, Learning, and Assessment [In-class Assignment].

3.2 How Curriculum Materials Support Learning [Out-of-class Assignment].

3.3 The Relationship Between Instructional Tasks and Learning [Field Assignment].

C. Illuminating Learning With Portfolios.

3.4 Comparing Achievement Tests and Performance Assessment [In-class Assignment].

3.5 Learning About Learners Through Portfolios [Out-of-class Assignment].

3.6 How Portfolios Work in Classrooms [Field Assignment].

D. Identifying Areas of Learning and Core Items.

3.7 Identifying Areas of Learning [In-class Assignment].

3.8 Identifying Core Items [In-class Assignment].

3.9 Meaningful Learning [Field Assignment].

E. Documenting Learning.

3.10 Children's Work as a Reflection of Learning [In-class Assignment].

3.11 Learning to Write Commentary [Out-of-class Assignment].

3.12 Learning About Work From the Perspective of the Learner [Field Assignment].

4. Assessing Learning.

A. Introduction.

4.1 Reflecting on Evaluation [Out-of-class Assignment].

B. Evaluating Performance.

4.2 Structuring Assessment and Evaluating Learning [In-class Assignment].

4.3 A Critical Review of a Summary Report [Out-of-class].

4.4 Capturing Learning [Field Assignment].

C. Writing Narratives.

4.5 Capturing Student Learning With Narrative Reports [In-class Assignment].

4.6 Beginning to Write Narratives [Out-of-class Assignment].

4.7 Writing Narratives [Field Assignment].

D. Evaluating Performance.

4.8 Reflecting on the Process Through Role Play [In-class Assignment].

4.9 From the Family's Perspective [Out-of-class Assignment].

4.10 From the Teacher's and Child's Perspective [Field Assignment].

E. Instructional Assessment as an Aspect of Responsible Teaching.

4.11 Learning About Learners Through Assessment [In-class Assignment].

4.12 Bias in Assessment Methods [Out-of-class Assignment].

4.13 Assessment in Classrooms [Field Assignment].

Appendix A. Glossary of Terms.

Appendix B. The Work Sampling System.

Appendix C. Observation Handouts.

Appendix D. Organization of the Developmental Guidelines.

Appendix E. Core Items and Areas of Learning.

Appendix F. Examples of Completed Summary Reports.