Texas IPQ categories in Curriculum and Instruction
Thinking and Problem-solving
What does this mean? Curricula and instructional processes contribute to the development of independent problem-solvers and thinkers.
What evidence-based resources are available to address the IPQ of Thinking and Problem-solving?
Best Practices in E-Assessment
Author: N. A. Buzzetto-More and A. Julius Alade
Published: 2006
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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the origins, evolution, and key concepts of assessment as well as illustrate some of the ways in which technology and e-Learning serve as the most promising mechanisms for satisfying assessment goals and objectives.
Developing Discipline-Based Critical Thinking Skills Via Use Of Interactive Technologies
Author: A. Kok
Published: 2008
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Abstract: This article provides a rationale for incorporating the development of critical thinking skills into the online learning environment. The author also presents possibilities for building these cognitive skills into online classes. She maintains that incorporating critical thinking skills is a necessary component of learning; these skills assist learners to evaluate and link the abundance of information and ideas that is available via information communication technologies (ICTs). Kok starts by reviewing research on critical thinking and learning principles that apply to the teaching of these skills (accompanied by tables that delineate the information). She ends by offering activities that would be suitable to the online learning setting. It should be noted that this article is written for a college setting, however, the content and principles, with adaptations, can be applied to a variety of adult learning settings.
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Literacy and Numeracy for Adults: Make Sense of Numbers to Solve Problems
Author: National Centre of Literacy & Numeracy for Adults, New Zealand
Published: 2009
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Abstract: This website from the National Centre for Literacy and Numeracy for Adults in New Zealand has developed research to practice materials for educators and adult learners on Learning Progressions (from low literate to higher literate levels) for Numeracy (Make Sense of Numbers to Solve Problems, Reasons Statistically, Measure and Interpret Shape and Space), and Literacy (Listen and Speak to communicate, Read with Understanding, Write to Communicate.) This profile addresses the section on Make Sense of Numbers to Solve Problems, although all of the sections contain the same elements. These elements include well-detailed curricula for each of the sections, other educator resources, learner resources, assessment for learning, professional learning and communities.
Strategies For Success In Career Development: The Career Coach Curriculum Guide
Author: C. Van Slyke & K. Lamb
Published: 2008
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Abstract: This thorough, concise, and well-organized career development curriculum is appropriate for instructors and other service providers who work with mid- to higher-level adult learners in the process of choosing a career, changing a career, or exploring education options that match their goals. The range of activities helps learners make smart decisions early on in training or education. The curriculum content presents a logical sequence of topics: 1) Understanding the importance of education to career development; 2) Using personal values, interests, skills and lifestyle needs to evaluate potential career choices; 3) Exploring potential careers to find a good fit; 4) Setting educational goals; 5) Researching and evaluating different schools or training programs; 6) Making a customized career plan; 7) Learning about financial aid; 8) Managing time; and 9) Making short- and long-term plans. The guide provides direction to adapt the curriculum into 16- 8- or 4-class programs.
The TEAL Project and Strategies for Research-Based Writing Instruction
Guests: G. A. Troia, M. A. Corley, D. DeSousa, H. Gwilt , K. Hott., J. Moore, S. Pohlman, L. Stewart , S. Turk, G. Verdin
Published: 2011
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[Top]Abstract: The Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) project, operated by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education, provides ABE teachers with professional development (PD) related to effective teaching with an emphasis on evidence-based practices in writing instruction. The TEAL team created sustained PD by running online courses during the 2010-2011 school year, culminating in a 4-day face-to-face institute on research-based writing instruction, held in August 2011. By the summer of 2012, TEAL staff will refine all the PD materials and place them online on the TEAL Web site, https://TEAL.ed.gov
