...Formal and Informal Assessments Diane Suzuki Western Governor’s University June 22, 2014 There are several ways to assess students in the c lassroom, these include Formal and Informal assessments. Every teacher needs methods to unders tand whether the students are grasping the concepts they are being taught. To determine this the teacher uses several types of assessments. In some cases, formal assessments are most beneficial in determining understanding and in other cases the teacher can use informal methods in understandi ng the students’ learning. Formal assessments are, according to the website education-portal.com, “are systematic, preplanned methods of testing students that are used to determine how well studen ts have learned the material that is being taught i n the classroom.” (Flanagan, D., Mascolo, J., Hardy-B raz, S., 12/2009, NP), They are standardized tests, essay exams, and final exams. While formal assessm ents show overall achievement in a subject or subjects, informal assessments are used to inform i nstruction, they help the teacher understand where changes in a lesson plan or instructional method mi ght need to occur to help student learning. (Weaver , Brenda, ND, NP) One form of Formal assessment are the standardized achievement tests given to students during the year. These assessments shows the stude nts’ developed skills or knowledge in particular subjects. They can be compared...
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...Functional Areas of Business 14 TARMAC Assessment Task 1 Functional Areas of Business 14 TARMAC Assessment Task 1 Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Findings 3 Sources of Information 5 Introduction Within this report it will be explained what factors have affected the structure of tarmac and how, how tarmac takes account of its functional areas, the advantages and disadvantages that their structure has upon the activities of tarmac, tarmac's interaction with its environment and hoe they are able to meet their goals, internal and external stakeholders and the influence that they can have on the formal and informal organization in terms of power, authority and responsibility. Findings Q.1. Tarmac have 5 very clear goals and like to make sure that they are clearly defined and easily remembered, they do this by using a mnemonic 'Dream', this stands for Develop markets, Reduce costs, Engage employees, Act responsibly and Manage assets. They work toward meeting these goals by focusing on each goal differently, they work towards developing the markets by working closely with their key customers to ensure that they can do this right they split up the organization into three businesses, this will allow them to develop each area separately with the right people with the right skills in each area which will help them towards achieving their goals. Q.2. Tarmac has chosen a matrix structure with the focus being on functional areas and customers...
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...Continuing Professional Development Continuing professional development or CPD is a process which helps staff manage their own development on an on-going basis. The function of CPD is to help staff record, review and reflect on what they learn throughout their career. It is a commitment by staff to continually update their skills and knowledge in order to remain professionally competent and achieve their true potential. CPD is important for a number of reasons: * To learn new skills such as teamwork and communication * Improve on existing skills such as first aid (Refresh) * Learn about new legislation and policies * To keep up to date with any current issues in practice e.g. Changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage * To give staff a chance to make queries and suggestions which may improve on practice and the setting * It encourages the staff to reflect on their practice When working with children, learning new skills is always beneficial. Practitioners must always be evolving in their career to benefit the children, modifying the way they work. CPD is important to also improve the practitioner’s skills so they can support children's development in best way they possibly can and to give the staff a sense of achievement as well. CPD can also give staff that work in early years settings a chance to catch up with new concepts of development for children and will furthermore give them a chance to assess the children to then give supportive feedback...
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...Notes Desk Your Academic Encyclopedia Skip to content * Home * About Business Communication and its Types → Types of Communication Posted on March 8, 2009 by admin Communication Communication is a process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions through speech, signals, writing, or behavior. In communication process, a sender(encoder) encodes a message and then using a medium/channel sends it to the receiver (decoder) who decodes the message and after processing information, sends back appropriate feedback/reply using a medium/channel. Types of Communication People communicate with each other in a number of ways that depend upon the message and its context in which it is being sent. Choice of communication channel and your style of communicating also affects communication. So, there are variety of types of communication. Types of communication based on the communication channels used are: 1. Verbal Communication 2. Nonverbal Communication 1. Verbal Communication Verbal communication refers to the the form of communication in which message is transmitted verbally; communication is done by word of mouth and a piece of writing. Objective of every communication is to have people understand what we are trying to convey. In verbal communication remember the acronym KISS(keep it short and simple). When we talk to others, we assume that others understand what we are saying because we know what we are saying. But this is not the...
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...Management Assessments & Marking Guides Student ©SBG 2010 Page 1 of 23 530 Organisation & Management PRESCRIPTION: 530 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT This prescription replaces 130 Organisation and Management. CORE PRESCRIPTION Level CREDIT VERSION INTRODUCED AIM 5 20 1 2006 Students will understand the factors that influence management and the organisation and apply a range of factors. Nil PREREQUISITES ASSESSMENT WEIGHTINGS Learning outcomes 1. Students will identify the purpose of organisations and management. 2. Students will understand the importance of the development of management philosophies and their influence on current management practices. 3. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the influence of environments on organisational behaviour, by applying knowledge to a typical situation. 4. Students will understand the importance of ethics and social responsibility within an organisation. 5. Students will understand the elements of problem solving and apply a range of techniques that aid operational decision making. 6. Students will understand the purpose of planning and control and apply processes to a given situation. 7. Students will discuss two organisational structures, evaluate and recommend a structure for a given situation. 8. Students will understand and apply knowledge of leadership, motivation and delegation. 9. Students will understand team dynamics and how teams can influence the organisation. TOTAL Assessment weighting %...
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...employee can be a daunting task for any organization. Every company wants the best of the best; new candidates that strive to perform their job with passion, while bringing value to the company, the team, and themselves. With effective recruitment efforts, many hopeful candidates are now at your reach. But how do you choose the right person for the job? Choosing the most effective selection method (or combination of methods) can help an organization differentiate between the good candidates from the great candidates. This paper provides a comprehensive list of different selection methods, their definitions, and their advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the different options and comparing them can help an organization specify the selection methods best suited for them. Different Selection Methods Selection Method | Definition | Advantages | Disadvantages | Application Form | An application form is a form or series of forms filled out by an applicant as a process of informing a company they are interested in a position that is being announced. | * Traditional way that applicants express interest in a position that most candidates are familiar with. * Can be used to provide skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience for that particular position, instead of their entire history (like a résumé). * It’s structured and consistent, making it easier to see who the qualified candidates are. | * Due to the same questions being asked, responses can be similar...
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...| 4 | Types of Selection Tests | 6 | 5 | Selection Tests | 7 | 6 | Advantages and Disadvantages | 12 | 7 | Summary and Conclusions | 14 | Introduction` Organizations today compete fiercely in the war for recruiting and hiring the best talent available in the market, investing enormous amount of money, time and other resources in advertising and recruiting strategies. Organisations recognize that one of the most important resources - if not the most important - is human resources. Organisations use several ways, methods and tools to select and hire human resources. But it is now a proven fact that organisations using scientifically proven assessment tools to make selection decisions, show significant increase in productivity, increased cost savings and decrease in attrition and other critical organizational problems. Most organizations use what is commonly known in Management circles as a funneling approach to selection, where more informal tools and procedures are used initially to reduce the pool of candidates to a manageable number of individuals who are then be put through a more extensive assessment process. Common initial screening devices include resumes, application blanks and reference checks, which are generally used to identify and exclude those who do not meet the requirement of the orgnisation, from further consideration. Another initial screening device is the informal meeting or phone interview, which is often used to allow organizational members...
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...Yes I can Manage Assessment Task Answer Guide BSB51107 Diploma of Management BSBMGT502B Manage people performance BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans BSBMBT515A Manage operational plan flexiblelearning.net.au Acknowledgements This is a Tasmanian E-learning Innovations project output, developed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, with seed funding from the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework). Project Team Yes I can Manage Content Writer Dorothy Lucardie Reviewer Tony Hughes Instructional Designer Jenni Ireland Project Manager Dorothy Lucardie Copyright statement This product has been produced on behalf of the national training system. It was funded under the 2010 Australian Flexible Learning Framework administered by the Commonwealth of Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia 2010 The views expressed in the copyright work do not necessarily represent the views of the Commonwealth of Australia. This work is copyright and licensed under the AEShareNet Share and Return Licence (AEShareNet–S Licence). The onus rests with you to ensure compliance with the AEShareNet-S Licence and the following is merely a summary of the scope of the Licence. Use of this work for purposes other than those indicated above, requires the prior written permission from the Commonwealth. Requests and notification of the distribution of Enhanced Versions should be addressed...
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...Yes I can Manage Assessment Task Answer Guide BSB51107 Diploma of Management BSBMGT502B Manage people performance BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans BSBMBT515A Manage operational plan flexiblelearning.net.au Acknowledgements This is a Tasmanian E-learning Innovations project output, developed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, with seed funding from the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework). Project Team Yes I can Manage Content Writer Dorothy Lucardie Reviewer Tony Hughes Instructional Designer Jenni Ireland Project Manager Dorothy Lucardie Copyright statement This product has been produced on behalf of the national training system. It was funded under the 2010 Australian Flexible Learning Framework administered by the Commonwealth of Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia 2010 The views expressed in the copyright work do not necessarily represent the views of the Commonwealth of Australia. This work is copyright and licensed under the AEShareNet Share and Return Licence (AEShareNet–S Licence). The onus rests with you to ensure compliance with the AEShareNet-S Licence and the following is merely a summary of the scope of the Licence. Use of this work for purposes other than those indicated above, requires the prior written permission from the Commonwealth. Requests and notification of the distribution of Enhanced Versions should be addressed...
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...OrContents Part III/ The usefulness of motivational theory for managers. 2 1. Distinction between Maslow’s Theory and Hertzberg’s Theory of motivation 2 2. Application for Manager 3 3. Apply to LG Electronics 4 Part IV. Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organizations 4 4.1. Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations. 4 A. Definition 4 1. Group and group behavior 4 2. Group norms 7 3. Group decision-making 8 4. Group contribution 10 5. Formal and Informal group 11 6. Advantages and disadvantages of informal organisation 12 B. Apply in LG Electronics: 13 4.2: The factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations 13 A: Definition 13 4.1.1: Inhibit the Group 14 4.1.2: Successful teamwork 16 B: Application for LGE 20 4.3 Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization 22 A: Definition 22 4.3.1 The importance of technology in business 23 4.3.2 The important of technology in team 23 4.3.3. Virtual teams of technology 24 4.3.4 Critical Success Factors of Virtual Teams 26 B: Application 27 CONCLUSION 30 Part III/ The usefulness of motivational theory for managers. 1. Distinction between Maslow’s Theory and Hertzberg’s Theory of motivation | Maslow’s Theory of Motivation | Hertzberg’s Theory of Motivation | Meaning | Maslow’s theory is based on the concept of human needs and their satisfaction. | Hertzberg’s theory is based...
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...Positive and Negative Impacts of Technology among BSIT Students of Iloilo State College Of Fisheries Barotac Nuevo Campus Chapter I Introduction Background of the Study The rise of technology in the classroom opened up new doors for educators, who saw the potential for computer use and the incorporation of multimedia elements to engage and motivate students. This innovative educational structure used video production software and the World Wide Web to move lecture presentations out of the classroom, while it brought more interactive and intellectually demanding activities in Technological advances in education have been many over the last 50 years. As we look back just 20 years ago, computers were not common place inside the classroom let alone in the household. Imagine what students thought about using a word processor versus electric typewriter word processors or even using the archaic manual typewriter. In contrast, today students and children are considered digital natives. According to Wikipedia, digital natives are described as having grown up with digital technology such as the internet, computers, cellphones and MP3 players. Having a computer in every household as well as every school has exponentially increased student’s awareness of technology and also broadened their horizons about the global economy. Students today use cell phones that can do almost anything imaginable such as getting real time updates on their bank accounts, download information off the internet...
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...Analyze the Performance Evaluation Practices, Compensation and Reward Practices of Merchant Credit of Sri Lanka Ltd | Human Resources Management | Group Assignment March 13, 2011 | ANURUDDHA M W R BSC-I14-011 10113704 MENDIS A D M BSC-I14-096 10295313 KUMARAGE L K N S BSC-I14- 087 10296549 LIYANAGE K L C BSC-I14- 090 10295615 RABEL T D BSC-I14-126 10296662 SUBASINGHE D P M BSC-I14-156 10296441 WIJERATNE D D BSC-114-185 10295674 National Institute of Business Management Colombo 07 What is Performance Management? Performance Management is the systematic process by which an organization involves employees in improving organizational effectiveness in the accomplishment of organization’s goals and objectives. In other words, performance management is a strategic approach to managing the business. Its aim is to improve organizational effectiveness and add value by enhancing existing capabilities and building new ones. It is largely concerned with the continuous development of the organization’s broad strategic capabilities and the specific capabilities of individuals and teams. It is a strategic in the sense that it deals with: * The broader issues that the business has to face in its changing environment. * The general direction in which the business intends to go to achieve long term goals. Introduction of Merchant Credit of Sri Lanka (MCSL) Merchant Credit of Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd is basically...
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...Human Resource Management (HRM) * activities that managers engage in to attract and retain employees * to ensure that they perform at a high level and contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals HRM activities * Recruitment and selection * Training and development * Performance appraisal and feedback * Pay and benefits * Labor relations Strategic Human Resource Management * the process by which managers design the components of a HRM system to be consistent with each other “Six Sigma” quality improvement plans * ensure that an organization’s products and services are as free of errors or defects Components of a Human Resource Management System * Recruitment and Selection * Labor relations * Training and development * Pay and benefits * Performance appraisal and feedback Recruitment and Selection - used to attract and hire new employees who have the abilities, skills, and experiences Training and Development - ensures that organizational members develop the skills and abilities that will enable them to perform their jobs effectively Performance Appraisal and Feedback - provides managers with the information they need to make good human resources decisions - feedback from performance appraisal serves a developmental purpose for members of an organization Pay and Benefits - rewarding high performing organizational members with raises, bonuses and recognition * Increased pay provides additional...
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...three forms of communication, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using each form of communication to resolve the situation. The mediums of communication I have identified for the purposes of trying to resolve the scenario to the customer’s satisfaction that a fair assessment has been made above are: e-mail, face to face and letter. Form of Communication | Advantages | Disadvantages | Email (non-verbal) | * Gives a record for future reference * Easy to store, transmit and retrieve * Can be short, simple, quick and effective method of communication * Can be edited to make sure accurate and clear before sending * Can be easily sent to more than one person – even if another party does not need to respond, it can inform them of the up to date position of an issue/situation * Can be sent, read and responded to at all parties convenience * Low cost * No problem with distance – no delays * All parties can be informed of little changes easily and quickly * Can request confirmation of receipt and being read to ensure has been seen | * Could be sent to wrong recipient(s) * Hasty e-mails could mean that content could be wrong * Can be time consuming * Feedback is not instant * Cannot see if something is not understood or clear * Body language and tone of voice are missing * Tone of e-mail can be misinterpreted and convey the wrong message * Can be abused by overuse * Is still informal – so finality cannot/should not be achieved via...
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...| | Assignment title | Training and Development- GE | InstructionsAbbreviation | * An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time. * You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document. * The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. Your paper will be marked if you have indicated this as your final submission. * Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions. * The file size must not exceed 20MB. * Answer the criteria in order, clearly indicating the pass criteria number. * Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission. * Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format with font style Arial, font size 12 for the text, font 14 for sub heading and font 16 for main heading, line spacing 1.5 and justified. * Use the Harvard referencing system; otherwise it will be considered as plagiarised work. * Ensure that you back-up your work regularly and apply version control to your documents. * Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free, not corrupted and not protected by a password otherwise it will be treated as a non-submission. * You must NOT submit a paper copy or email of this assessment to any member of staff at LSST. * Your work must be original with the appropriate referencing ES – Employability Skills...
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