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Intercultural competence and related global learning outcomes are increasingly becoming a priority for postsecondary institutions to assess. This chapter discusses the complexities of assessing this outcome.

Public schools have begun using portfolio style assessments for individuals in special education, and those who have high test anxiety. It appears these tests are proving successful and are able to fully assess the individuals learning and knowledge of subject matter. The portfolios are a pricey investment for the public schools at $500,000 for the school year and numerous teacher hours spent grading them; but who should put a price on education? I wonder if more schools will begin using portfolios for all assessments over the standarized test?

Formative assessment generates feedback on students' performance, thereby accelerating and improving student learning. Anecdotal evidence gathered by a number of evaluations has hypothesised that audio feedback may be capable of enhancing student learning more than other approaches. In this paper we report on the preliminary findings of a quasi‐experimental study employing qualitative techniques for triangulation, conducted to evaluate the efficacy of formative audio feedback on student learning. We focus on the delivery of 'voice emails' to undergraduate students (n = 24) and evaluate the efficacy of such feedback in formative assessment and ergo students' learning, as well as achieving a better understanding of students' feedback behaviour post‐delivery. The results indicate that audio feedback better conforms to existing models of 'quality' formative feedback, can enhance the student learning experience and can be more efficient in feedback delivery. Despite this, and high levels of feedback re‐use by student participants, the audio treatment group underperformed in learning tasks when compared with the control group. Differences between the groups were not statistically significant and analyses of individual and mean learning gains across the treatment group provide little indication of improvements in learning.

Objectives: * Understand and apply research principles and methods applicable to MBA; * Apply operations management knowledge to practise; * Utilise creativity and initiative in the assessment; * Utilise effective communication. How the assessment fits into the subject/course: The assessment of this subject equips students with the theories, concepts and models which support operations from a strategic perspective, design measurement and performance management of operations

This paper examines the experiences of undergraduate university students in response to the employment of video podcasts to support learning and teaching about exotic ecosystems. Six, 15-20‐minute podcasts were made accessible to students through a virtual learning environment, either online or to download to mobile technology. The students were free to watch the podcasts whenever and wherever they chose to. The perceived and actual effectiveness of the technology was assessed by written questionnaire, focus groups and summative assessment results. Students agreed that the podcasts were effective in supporting learning and teaching on the course, largely by offering a flexible and visual learning experience. The podcasts were also perceived as a useful resource for revision and assessment, providing visual images that stimulated factual recall and highlighted knowledge gaps. There were no significant differences, however, in examination essay grades comparing cohorts prior to and post adoption of podcasts. The key to improving the student learning experience appears to lie not in adopting new pedagogy, but in reflexively developing the existing pedagogic strategies employed by both teachers and learners. Of primary importance is uniting the individual learning experience of podcasts with group exploration and critical discussion in a collaborative learning framework.

Another article on including ELLs on state assessments.

This research article talks about the whether English based assessments can give valid and/or reliable scores for ELLs and if they should be used as evidence for identifying ELLs as students with learning disabilities.

This is an article about including English Language Learners in statewide standardized tests. It focuses on the areas of assessment, reporting and accountability.

Exemplars offers easily differentiated, classroom-tested, standard's based assessment and instruction materials. Educators worldwide are using Exemplars.

RAND's research on pre-K, K-12, and higher education covers issues such as assessment and accountability, choice-based and standards-based school reform, vocational training, and the value of arts education and policy in sustaining communities and promoting a well-rounded community.

Sugata Mitra's idea are really interesting. I appreciate his ability to bring together a fair assessment of the history and his ability to break from convention in ways that might allow us to manage the issues of the future.

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The Bank of Japan has raised expectations surrounding consumer spending for the first time in 10 months. The BOJ also expects the CPI to rise in line with that assessment, but exports are expected to fall. Japan is an economy reliant on exports, so despite any national consumption, export expectations may overshadow any optimism coming...Read More

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Every golfer's physical capability and swing is distinctive. Many of today's best golf clubs can be custom fit for lie angle, shaft type and length, grip type and size. Custom fitting golf clubs involves several easy measurements and a quick self-assessment of your game. This custom golf club has become more than a fad that even not so professional golfers test its waters. Custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club to suit your personal swing.

Yoga rejuvenates the body and soul as the exercises loosen frustrating issues. People who lose weight from yoga took some time to figure out what they really wanted from the classes. Some of the best exercise is in the morning or during the middle of the day. If you plan to lose weight from yoga, you must learn the movements to perfection and take an assessment of your food consumption.

Strategic management firm requires enormous intellectual and financial efforts of the management to assess the state of the environment and the development of management practices to achieve corporate goals. Efficiency investments these investments will be largely determined by how staff interested h solving its tasks, especially if the decision requires it to extra effort. Development and activation

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Well, there is no "one" answer to this question. IELTS can be easy or difficult both for people with different levels of English. Test takers with a beginner's level to an intermediate level of English will consider IELTS exam difficult, whereas students with intermediate to advanced level of English will find IELTS easy. Now, if you are now thinking that how would you assess what level you belong to, then let's help you understand through the following parameters to map your performance and see which level you belong to and how can that be improved in order to score 8 bands in IELTS.