Lisa M Nyberg, Julie V McGough

Broschiertes Buch

The Power of Assessing

Guiding Powerful Practices

Beschreibung

"This book helps teachers understand the power of assessing as a teaching tool by describing different types of assessments (pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments). It also helps teachers learn how to design authentic assessments to meet the needs of all learners. Finally, it explains how to use metacognition to support instructional decision making"--

Autor

Dr. Nyberg has taught for more than 30 years as an educator of students ranging from preschool to graduate school. Dr. Nyberg currently works as an elementary science and technology teacher educator at California State University, Fresno. Her teaching has been recognized through a number of awards and features, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, the National Science Foundation Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science, the Disney Channel Salutes the American Teacher, and the PBS ScienceLine (Public Broadcasting System) and Learning Science Through Inquiry television series. Businesses have also acknowledged her work, awarding her the OMSI/Techtronix Award for Excellence in Teaching and the American Electronics Association Award for Science Teacher of the Year. Dr. Nyberg’ s academic background includes a BA in biology, a BS in education, an MS in education, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction. She has served as a board member for NSTA’ s Preschool and Elementary Division and its Preservice Teacher Preparation Division. In addition, she has served on a number of advisory boards, including those of PBS and the Children’ s Television Workshop for the television show Sesame Street. Dr. Nyberg has worked as a leader in professional development. She has written and edited books, articles, and grants in the areas of science education and communication, including an award-winning book, How To Talk So Kids Can Learn (Scribner 1995), which focuses on communication strategies that teachers and parents may use to optimize learning.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Nsta - National Science Teaching Association
• Seitenzahl: 110
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 272mm x 211mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 381g
• ISBN-13: 9781681405490
• ISBN-10: 1681405490
• Artikelnr.: 54827838