Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios
Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios

Author: Barbara P. Benson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2005-02-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1483361233

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Help your students demonstrate what they know--and why they have learned it! The increasing focus on standards and accountability has brought a new breed of challenges: educators today must not only engage students, but also their parents; they must not only provide authentic assessments, but also communicate them in meaningful ways. With the help of this updated edition of a bestseller, educators can achieve this and more as they turn student work into insightful showcase portfolios, and transform the oft-dreaded parent conferences into powerful learning and assessment opportunities. The user-friendly and time-tested strategies outlined in the manual have been successfully implemented in classrooms throughout North America, and real-life examples are provided to illustrate how the approach can be applied at any grade level and for any subject matter. Newly added features to this comprehensive text include: Strategies for beginning the portfolio process with students Current research findings that support student-led conferencing Easy-to-use timelines and sample schedules Blackline masters that cut down on teacher prep-time The latest information on electronic portfolios In today′s standards-based and accountability-driven classroom, teachers are increasingly seeking ways to demonstrate that their students know what they are learning and are aware of why they are learning it. This groundbreaking guide shows how the combination of portfolios and student-led conferences can increase student understanding. Using this technique, students will be able to take charge of their learning, and are able to clearly communicate the goals of their education with fellow students, administrators, and parents.

Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios
Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios

Author: Barbara P. Benson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2005-02-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1483363406

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Serve up parent, teacher, and student satisfaction with this recipe for blending two ingredients of success: portfolios and student-led conferences.

Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios
Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios

Author: Barbara Benson

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13:

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This is a how-to book, in workbook format, that integrates strategies on implementing student portfolios as a means of documenting progress and assessing student work. It is a classroom tested book of recipes for improving student motivation, raising standards of quality in the classroom and involving parents in the process of educating their children.

The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education (2nd ed.)
The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education (2nd ed.)

Author: Steven B. Mertens

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1681235714

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The second edition of The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education has been revised, updated, and expanded since its original publication in 2005. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive overview of the field; it contains alphabetically organized entries that address important concepts, ideas, terms, people, organizations, publications, and research studies specifically related to middle grades education. This edition contains over 210 entries from nearly 160 expert contributors, this is a 25% increase in the number of entries over the first edition. The Encyclopedia is aimed at a general audience including undergraduate students in middle?level teacher preparation programs, graduate students, higher education faculty, and practitioners and administrators. The comprehensive list of entries are comprised of both short entries (500 words) and longer entries (2000 words). A significant number of entries appearing in the first edition have been revised and updated. Citations and references are provided for each entry.

Reading Strategies and Practices
Reading Strategies and Practices

Author: Robert J. Tierney

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13:

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An indispensable reference tool for any student taking any literacy course, this edition is packed with literacy strategies and practices for use in the classroom.

Implementing Student-Led Conferences
Implementing Student-Led Conferences

Author: Jane M. Bailey

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780803968561

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This book explains how teachers can serve as facilitators as students lead their parents through discussion of their work. The 9 chapters are: (1) "Philosophy and Purpose of Student-Led Conferences" (relevance, responsibility, and reporting to parents); (2) "Roles and Responsibilities of Participants" (teacher, student, parent, administrator, office staff, and support teacher role); (3) "Designing Formats for Student-Led Conferences" (individual or student-involved conferences, simultaneous conferences with multiple families, and presentation or showcase conferences); (4) "Preparing Students to Lead Conferences" (e.g., portfolios, making time for reflection, role-playing, and preparing students); (5) "Preparing Parents and Colleagues for Student-Led Conferences" (communicating the concept, preparing parents, and introducing the concept to colleagues); (6) "Organizing for Student-Led Conferences: It's All in the Details" (e.g., scheduling, arranging facilities, and encouraging parent participation); (7) "Anticipating and Handling Unique Solutions" (e.g., parents who cannot attend, potentially abusive parents, and students with special needs); (8) "Evaluating Student-Led Conferences" (e.g., gathering comments from parents, students, and colleagues); and (9) "The Role of Student-Led Conferences in Authentic Assessment and Reporting." Student conference resources are included. (Contains 20 references.) (SM)

The Portfolio Connection
The Portfolio Connection

Author: Susan Belgrad

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2008-04-04

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1452280665

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"As a new teacher, I am always looking for ideas that will make me feel more confident. Using a portfolio will help me show evidence that the students are making progress toward meeting state standards." —Stephanie Jones, Teacher Forrest City High School, AR "A good overview of the entire portfolio process, from its philosophical foundations to the celebration of student achievement." —Michael F. Dwyer, English Department Chair Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon, VT Encourage student creativity and academic growth through portfolios and authentic assessment! Research and practice show that portfolios are powerful tools for assessing students authentically, communicating with parents about the learning process, and helping learners across all grade levels and content areas record their successes and take ownership of their learning. The third edition of The Portfolio Connection offers practical advice and reader-friendly strategies for implementing student portfolios in the classroom. Through step-by-step procedures, the authors help teachers incorporate standards into the portfolio process by providing expanded checklists and rubrics to monitor student progress. The updated edition also includes: Additional information on e-portfolios and integrating technology Steps for conducting student-led conferences Portfolio examples for children with special needs Guidance on increasing parent involvement Information on the impact of NCLB on student assessment Discover how you can use portfolios to heighten students′ self-reflection while expanding their critical and creative thinking skills.

Digital Portfolios in the Classroom
Digital Portfolios in the Classroom

Author: Matt Renwick

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2017-08-31

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1416624643

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Assessment is messy. Day-to-day, in-the-moment assessments not only reveal information that drives future instruction but also offer a comprehensive picture of students’ abilities and dispositions toward learning. As teachers, we might know what this looks and feels like, yet it can be hard to put into action—hence the messiness. Say hello to digital student portfolios—dynamic, digital collections of authentic information from different media, in many forms, and with multiple purposes. Using digital portfolios to capture student thinking and progress allows us to better see our students as readers, writers, and learners—and help students see themselves in the same way! Matt Renwick’s Digital Portfolios in the Classroom is a guide to help teachers sort through, capture, and make sense of the messiness associated with assessment. By shining a spotlight on three types of student portfolios—performance, process, and progress—and how they can be used to assess student work, Renwick helps educators navigate the maze of digital tools and implement the results to drive instruction.

How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching!
How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching!

Author: Barbara P. Benson

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This valuable resource provides a clear perspective on what the standards for learning mean for daily practice, a four-part structure for organizing classrooms for teaching the standards, and specific, usable strategies to reach the higher requirements.