How to Assess an Arts Integration Lesson
One of the many things I hear from teachers about attempting an Arts Integration lesson is “how and why should I assess the arts piece”? This is such a valid concern because many classroom teachers have never had any formal training in an artform, nor were they ever taught the pedagogy of teaching the arts in their educational programs. This is something that needs to be provided during teacher education programs, but until that time comes, many teachers are uncomfortable “grading” an Arts Integration lesson product. First off, let’s just start with good teaching practice: If you teach it, you assess it.
SMART Goals
Once you have planned your project, turn your attention to developing several goals that will enable you to be successful. Goals should be SMART - specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic and time-based. A goal might be to hold a weekly project meeting with the key members of your team or to organise and run a continuous test programme throughout the project. The acronym SMART has a number of slightly different variations, which can be used to provide a more comprehensive definition for goal setting: S - specific, significant, stretching
Setting Realistic Goals – 7 Keys
“The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them.Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams.” – Og Mandino It has taken me a long time to learn how to effectively set realistic goals. As I made mistakes and figured out what worked for me, I thought I was unusual – I thought everyone easily set goals except for me. Over the years as I’ve worked with and mentored people, however, I’ve learned my situation was not that unusual – in fact, it’s far more common than we think. We’ve all been told that we should set goals, and we assume that we can – but most of us have never been taught how to set goals effectively so they are realistic and achievable.
SMART Goals
Once you have planned your project, turn your attention to developing several goals that will enable you to be successful. Goals should be SMART - specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic and time-based. A goal might be to hold a weekly project meeting with the key members of your team or to organise and run a continuous test programme throughout the project. The acronym SMART has a number of slightly different variations, which can be used to provide a more comprehensive definition for goal setting: S - specific, significant, stretching M - measurable, meaningful, motivational
Business analyst - assessing your competence gap
I have recently been in discussion with Adriana Beal, an experienced business analyst, based in New York. She has contributed a stimulating and important article to the IIBA blog on ComputerWorldUK hosted by yours truly. I asked Adriana if she would be able to provide a similar article to help BA’s (or wannabe BA’s) to assess their level of competence and she was happy to oblige. Thanks Adriana and help us both out by adding your own comments or questions. By Adriana Beal Image used by permission from ModernAnalyst.com, the premierBusiness Analyst Community.
Collins Writing Program Introduction
What Makes the Collins Writing Program Unique? "Writing is Thinking on Paper" The Collins Writing Program is designed to improve students' thinking and writing skills simultaneously. It is based on three essential principles:
The Urgent/Important Matrix - Using time effectively not just efficiently - Time Management Skills from MindTools
Using Time Effectively, Not Just Efficiently © iStockphotoblackred Focus on your most important work. Imagine that your boss has asked you to prepare an important presentation for the next board meeting.
The Harvard Goal Setting Study – What 3% Of Harvard Graduates Know About Written Goals
(Update: be sure to read the follow up to this post, Fact or Fiction? The Truth About The Harvard Written Goal Study) The Harvard MBA program is extremely competitive, and today admits approximately 15% of applicants. In the 60′s the acceptance rate was about 30%, down to 25% in the 70s, and has fluctuated between 10-15% ever since.
Goals and Objectives
that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. - Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Ulysses Goals are specific targets that are intended to be reached at a given point in time. Goals must be measurable.
PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology
Discover how PRINCE2 can help you achieve your goals and manage projects effectively. Use the quick links to scroll to a relevant section. PRINCE2 Definition PRINCE2 (an acronym for PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a de facto process-based method for effective project management. Used extensively by the UK Government, PRINCE2 is also widely recognised and used in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally.
