The Hidden Curriculum—Faculty-Made Tests in Science
Author | : Sheila Tobias |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 2013-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781489904829 |
ISBN-13 | : 1489904824 |
Rating | : 4/5 (824 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Hidden Curriculum—Faculty-Made Tests in Science written by Sheila Tobias and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource manual for college-level science instructors reevaluates the role of testing in their curricula and describes innovative techniques pioneered by other teachers. part I examines the effects of the following on lower-division courses: changes in exam content, format, and environment; revisions in grading practices; student response; colleague reaction' the sharing of new practices with other interested professionals, and more. The book includes a comprehensive introduction, faculty-composed narratives, commentaries by well-known science educators, and a visual index to 100 more refined innovations.