Over-Tested and Under-Prepared
Using Competency Based Learning to Transform Our Schools
By Bob Sornson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
The curriculum-driven instructional model has been the standard method of teaching for more than a century, but it is consistently failing to produce well-educated citizens and lifelong learners. Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, teachers are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful new book from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners. Topics include:
- Understanding the curriculum-driven model and the problems with \"cover and sort\" methodology;
- Making the transition from curriculum-driven to competency based learning;
- Identifying crucial learning outcomes and giving students all the time and instruction needed to fully master these outcomes;
- Building a positive teaching and learning environment;
- And more!
Each chapter is short and easy to digest, and provides compelling research, strategies, and anecdotes to inspire conversation and action. Teachers, administrators, and community leaders will all find helpful resources and arguments for re-working our current educational system into a new, dynamic model of teaching and learning.
Editions of Over-Tested and Under-Prepared
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317352396
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317352402
Read an Excerpt
The curriculum-driven instructional model has been the standard method of teaching for more than a century, but it is consistently failing to produce well-educated citizens and lifelong learners. Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, teachers are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful new book from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners. Topics include:
- Understanding the curriculum-driven model and the problems with \"cover and sort\" methodology;
- Making the transition from curriculum-driven to competency based learning;
- Identifying crucial learning outcomes and giving students all the time and instruction needed to fully master these outcomes;
- Building a positive teaching and learning environment;
- And more!
Each chapter is short and easy to digest, and provides compelling research, strategies, and anecdotes to inspire conversation and action. Teachers, administrators, and community leaders will all find helpful resources and arguments for re-working our current educational system into a new, dynamic model of teaching and learning.
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What is Over-Tested and Under-Prepared about?
The curriculum-driven instructional model has been the standard method of teaching for more than a century, but it is consistently failing to produce well-educated citizens and lifelong learners. Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, teachers are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful new book from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners. Topics include:
- Understanding the curriculum-driven model and the problems with \"cover and sort\" methodology;
- Making the transition from curriculum-driven to competency based learning;
- Identifying crucial learning outcomes and giving students all the time and instruction needed to fully master these outcomes;
- Building a positive teaching and learning environment;
- And more!
Each chapter is short and easy to digest, and provides compelling research, strategies, and anecdotes to inspire conversation and action. Teachers, administrators, and community leaders will all find helpful resources and arguments for re-working our current educational system into a new, dynamic model of teaching and learning.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Over-Tested and Under-Prepared?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of a specific subject
Where can I read a sample of Over-Tested and Under-Prepared?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317352396
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Over-Tested and Under-Prepared?
Bob Sornson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Over-Tested and Under-Prepared is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317352396) and pdf(ISBN 9781317352402)