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In, Guide to Teaching and Learning: Part 4

 Burton, J.M. (2013) Part 4. Lesson Sequences and Assessment. Part 5, In and Out of the Classroom. In, Guide to Teaching and Learning.


Noticings:

- Sequence matters tremendously if a teacher is planning on evaluating a student. Quality sequence takes into consider students' prior knowledge while also preparing for the "learning road" they are on in order to achieve their goals. 

- Sequence should be based on development and progression. 


Profound Statements: 

"It also stresses the importance of assessment as an intrinsic component of learning. Thinking ahead in planning and assessing learning is fundamental to good art education."


"The planning of sequences should be paralleled by an assessment procedure, designed to determine the degree to which the desired learning has taken place."


Questions: 


Application: 

Pre- and post - assessments

Portfolios

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