...Assessment and classroom learning By Black, Paul, Wiliam, Dylan, Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice Mar1998, Vol. 5, Issue 1 ABSTRACT This article is a review of the literature on classroom formative assessment. Several studies show firm evidence that innovations designed to strengthen the frequent feedback that students receive about their learning yield substantial learning gains. The perceptions of students and their role in self-assessment are considered alongside analysis of' the strategies used by teachers and the formative strategies incorporated in such systemic approaches as mastery learning. There follows a more detailed and theoretical analysis of the nature of feedback, which provides a basis for a discussion of the development of theoretical models for formative assessment and of the prospects for the improvement of practice. Introduction One of the outstanding features of studies of assessment in recent years has been the shift in the focus of attention, towards greater interest in the interactions between assessment and classroom learning and away from concentration on the properties of restricted forms of test which are only weakly linked to the learning experiences of" students. This shift has been coupled with many expressions of hope that improvement in classroom assessment will make a strong contribution to the improvement of learning. So one main purpose of this review is to survey the evidence which might show whether or...
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...Introduction Shifting of courses is one of the major factors that affects the student to graduate as soon as possible. It is a process that students do to change their chosen course because of their incompatibility to obtain the standards required in their course. And as defined by The Office of the Registrar of De La Salle University, “shifting is a term that refers to a transfer from one program to another of the same level. A level may refer to baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, or diploma/certificate (non-degree)”. The researchers choose this topic because college students nowadays have gone through a lot of conflicts that possibly lead them in deciding whether they shift into another courses or not. Shifting of courses is also one of the issues that disrupts the development and integration of the country even in the Philippines. In the University of Mindanao – College of Engineering Education, the researchers wanted to know what is the most frequent reason that gives the student a conclusion about shifting courses. In shifting courses there are four possible reasons why a college student demands to shift their course. The first possible reason in shifting course is the problem with the student’s course itself, if the course does not meet the demands of a student, it may cause failure or boredom to the student that makes them change course. Second reason is the problem with the place or university, if the place causes uncomfortable aura to the students, then it...
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...SHIFT COURSES AFTER 1-2 YEARS by vince silva on 29 September 2014 INTRODUCTION One of the major factors that have been affecting college students to graduate earlier is the shifting of courses of the college student, especially after the first to second year of experience of the student’s studies. Shifting of course is a way of college students to change their chosen program to another that may have been caused by many incompatibility of the student to compete in that specific chosen program. According to the Office of the University Registrar of DLSU “shifting refers to a transfer from one program to another of the same level. A level may refer to baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, or diploma/certificate”. In some college student’s perspective about shifting courses, is that shifting courses was caused by rejection of the problems of the student in that specific program In shifting courses there are four possible reasons why a college student demands to shift their course. The first possible reason in shifting course is the problem with the student’s course itself, if the course does not meet the demands of a student, it may cause failure or boredom to the student that makes them change course. Second reason is the problem with the place or university, if the place causes uncomfortable aura to the students, then it may cause unhappiness or unsatisfactory to their needs. Third reason is the financial problem, if the fund of the student to study in a specific course is insufficient...
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...THE COMMON REASON/S WHY COLLEGE STUDENTS DECIDED TO SHIFT COURSE A research paper presented to: Mrs. Eva D. Barcatan A Research Paper Presented to SMAJ Faculty and Staff in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the Subject English Saint Mary’s Academy of Jasaan in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for English X Presented by: Geo Luke Isaiah Gadrinab Lee Anne MargretteNazareno Jashmene Escalante Joan Casiño JaylordMarimon Carl Jasper Molina Andre Luice Guian Approval Sheet The research paper entitled “The common reason/s why college students shift course” Presented by: Geo Luke Isaiah Gadrinab Lee Anne MargretteNazareno Jashmene Escalante Joan Casiño JaylordMarimon Carl Jasper Molina Is hereby approved by: Mrs. Eva D. Barcatan __________________________ Signature Acknowledgement The researchers would like to acknowledge the contribution rendered from everybody who gave and share ideas and helped in one way or another to make this project realized. Also to the researcher’s family, friends and classmates who gave financial and moral support. To our English teacher Mrs. Eva D. Barcatanfor giving us insights and assisting us. And lastly to the websites and the college students of Mindanao University Science and Technology for knowledgeable information related to this study. Thank you so much. Abstract: Education is very important especially to the youth because it will absolutely give a better future. After graduating...
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...ome tough choices that we need to make. More so, if we are about to begin a new chapter of our lives, like, getting married, moving out, or deciding on which college course to take. A quarter of our lives are spent deciding on the perfect course but with all the time that we had, why is it that we still doubt the career path that we have taken? Passion. When a student finally decides to follow his own passion and not that of his parents, course crisis would start to arise. It is in man’s nature to have freedom of self-expression and so in the midst of finishing a degree, he decided to change courses, one that is more his own. True Calling. Most of us pick our courses because of influences. We are still very indecisive at this stage and would take whatever solution is presented to us. What if we finally discover what we are truly meant for? What if we realize that we should be doing something on another field. What then? Do we still continue? Just study again? Maybe this moment of thought will just go away by itself? I don’t think so. Job Market. Let’s be honest. Money is probably the most influential driving force why we choose our courses. What if right when we are in the middle of finishing our studies there’s a sudden change in opportunities. Take Nursing for example, itâ €™s the hottest trend in college education but we are hearing recent news that there is an oversupply of nurses in the country. Would you shift to a more in-demand education or try to wait it out and...
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...follow the footsteps of their parents, some are applying for the course because it sounds easy while some are applying for the course because of the big profit that the future job can offer. According to Vince Silva (2014) an engineering student, one of the major factors that have been affecting college students to graduate earlier is the shifting of courses of the college student, especially after the first to second year of experience of the student's studies. Shifting of course is a way of college students to change their chosen program to another that may have been chosen by many. In this generation many college students shift courses because of personal, social, and educational conflicts. Shifting courses became a delay for the progressing development of the country even in the Philippines. It is commonly experienced these days that a good number of freshmen students shift from one course to another every semester. It has always been a burden on the part of the student's immediate superior who approved the shifting of courses. In fact, the incidence of indecision in occupational choice among college students has become a burden to some faculty members in college level, since shifting is a product of irrational decision which is notably interferes with the educational growth of the students. According to the University of West England, one of the reasons why students change their college major or course is because the academic level is too high or low for the student...
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...the main reason why engineering students shift 3. To propose a plan of action to the university to lessen the number of shifters INTRODUCTION One of the major factors that have been affecting college students to graduate earlier is the shifting of courses of the college student, especially after the first to second year of experience of the student’s studies. Shifting of course is a way of college students to change their chosen program to another that may have been caused by many incompatibility of the student to compete in that specific chosen program. Shifting refers to a transfer from one program to another of the same level. A level may refer to baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, or diploma/certificate”. In some college student’s perspective about shifting courses, is that shifting courses was caused by rejection of the problems of the student in that specific program. In shifting courses there are four possible reasons why a college student demands to shift their course. The first possible reason in shifting course is the problem with the student’s course itself, if the course does not meet the demands of a student, it may cause failure or boredom to the student that makes them change course. Second reason is the problem with the place or university, if the place causes uncomfortable aura to the students, then it may cause unhappiness or unsatisfactory to their needs. Third reason is the financial problem, if the fund of the student to study in a specific course is insufficient...
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...background. This is one of the reasons why many high school students think of courses that will provide a highest educational attainment. Some students chose courses that will make them most popular and most superior among others. Not knowing that it was a big mistake. Over the years, this kind of system is not prevented instead it is overspreading among the students especially Civil Engineering students. Some students taking BSCE in SLSU were not totally convinced in choosing this course. Some of those enrolled in this course are just following their parents’ want. Some are just want to follow their grandfather’s, grandmother’s, father’s, mother’s, or even neighbor’s steps. Some just copied courses from their classmates just like copying a seatmate’s answer in a quiz. Students do this knowing that this should be thought deeply for this will lead them towards a bright future. Hossler, Braxton, and Coopersmith (1989), stated that College choice is defined as a complex, multistage process during which an individual develops aspirations to continue formal education beyond high school, followed later by a decision to attend a specific college, university or institution of advanced vocational training. However, taking Civil Engineering course is not easy one. You need to be a student that will not surrender in all challenges you will face in this course. Having a study habit will help the student to finish this course. If student chooses this course, stand for it no matter what difficulties...
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...1 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Shifting of course is a way of college students to change their chosen program to another that may have been caused by many incompatibility to compete in that specific program. Choosing a course is difficult. A lot of factors are to be considered. Choosing to pursue it or not is more difficult. Even the brightest student fails in class sometimes. On the other hand, it is unhealthy to force a student into something that he is not happy with. It will only result todisappointments and regrets in the future. The first year is adeciding period for most students as to whether they will pursue their respective degrees or shift to another. It is the year when students begin to question the significance of their subjects to their courses. If the course does not meet the demands of students it may cause failure or boredom that makes them shift.True dedication to studies cannot be easily disrupted by unpromising class performance. Although the choice of what course to pursue is often based on practical reasons, there are students who are driven by a “true calling.” These are students who are truly passionate with what they are taking up now. They cannot be easily disheartened by unsatisfactory quiz and exam results.Grades can serve as a basis when choosing between shifting and staying. However, passion is the ultimate determinant in finalizing one’s decision. ...
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...the first year of college as the most frustrating and the most demanding. It is the year when you begin to question the significance of your subjects to your course. It is the time when you ask yourself this question several times, “Para saan ba itong subject na ‘to?” Subjects like Philippine History, NSTP and Philippine Literature vaguely introduce the rudiments of the degree being pursued. For instance, associating Philippine History with taking care of patients in the pediatric ward is truly difficult. And who can explain the purpose of studying Trigonometry when your job is to treat patients who are already out of breath? Of course, minors like those mentioned in the previous paragraph lay the foundation of more advanced subjects. You are not taking them up for no reason. Most of these subjects are prerequisites. For instance, Physics is a prerequisite of most Radiologic Technology and Physical Therapy subjects. A good foundation in Biochemistry provides a better understanding of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. When confronted with such dilemmas, many students cry, “Are these subjects really necessary for my course?” or “Do I really need these subjects to call myself a [insert your aspired job title here]?” Failure to discover the connection between the minor subject and the pursued course is one of the reasons why students fail in class. Because of the inability to associate the subject to the profession, many students start to lose interest and neglect the subject...
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...Aracelli C. Maligalig Technological Institute of the Philippines Cubao, Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the English-002 Course MICHAEL DAVE D. LASCONIA JOHN PAULO DELA CRUZ NINO AERON JADORMEO CARL JOHN L. MAGNO YATREN V. ALAYON March, 2015 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The School is an important agent for the education of youth. Although they offer a variety of purpose, the main role of school is to prepare students for their future education or career. This preparation takes place by the time that the students choose what they want to pursue and acquire the knowledge offered in these programs. Hence, students can only make the most out of learning when they are competent enough to comply with the necessary requirements that they must accomplish to pass in every courses, which will be useful for their future education or career. In respect, students’ choice of program is an important part of their education and future perspective. For some, when you are an engineering student, it means that you are intelligent and good in solving problems, but it is not easy to be one. You need to maintain a passing grade of at least 3.00 or higher in the major courses and also including the minor subjects. Some students find it difficult to maintain their grades. For some reasons they fail to maintain it. Many students that were unable to complete their study shifted to other Engineering programs, and one of those which have the...
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...college. Some had dropped out and some are still in college shifting courses just like me. So I decided to make a survey research regarding students in colleges on how passionate they are in the course they took up. I have delimited my research to students of the same course that I am taking to target a specific population and validity. Despite the problem of having many legal management students shifting courses, they take easy courses to graduate on time. As a current student and had been enrolled in legal management course in FEU, questions had bewildered myself if I had took the right path and made a right decision to take this course hence where will this lead me after I graduated from the course? There were instances in my college years that I opted or imagined to shift course for that matter because of the fear of the unknown. I am an irregular 3rd year student and I had witness some of my friends or almost of my friends if I may say had graduated from the courses they took and for my fellow legal management batch mates who if not shifted had graduated from this course but didn’t landed on a good job. The purpose of my research is to know the different reasons or the concrete intention or motive why some or a lot of students decided to shift course specifically legal management students. I will also probe if there is a trend of shifters or students from Leg Ma (Legal Management) jumping to another course and what persuade them to do it. This research will use survey...
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...Are you really sure you want to shift course? Here are the relevant steps on how you’d change career course to help you out. Seek advice from experts of your new field. Ask someone you know who practices the profession that you want to have. Know if there is a way you can gain the same job in less time. Ask also for cheaper alternatives to finish the education needed, if there are any. You’d have greater chances, if you’re shifting course in same field or industry. You can make use of TESDA or other renowned Career Certifications in your field to shorten the time of your study and lessen your expenses. You just have to finish the prerequisites subjects or trainings in order to go to the next level. However, this does not mean that you’d attain a college degree. TESDA and other Career Certifications are separate entity from CHED, which administers education for college degrees. Consult your college guidance councilor. After you’ve get reliable info’s where you’d base your options, talk to your guidance councilor. This way you’d clear your goals more and eventually came up with the best career plan to shift career. Don’t be shy when you’re talking. Be honest with your thoughts and clear out your reasons. Visit your college registrar for assistance. After your self-realization and reality check, most likely you know where you’d head next. If you’d still want to shift career, seek assistance from your present as well as your future college registrar. Know the requirements for enrollment...
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...just part of the life cycle of the earth and universe? Maybe global warming isn’t a bad thing; maybe it’s just the earth reverting back to this earlier stage of its life. However, we as humans need to stop polluting and stop ruining the earth, and this is the message that Mr. Gore was probably trying to make us realize. The earth is a living and thriving entity that warrants our respect and admiration for what wonders it brings. Our world is changing, growing, and like any living thing some changes are noticeable and some are not. Take the magnetic poles for example. They are shifting; in fact, they are overdue for a complete flip. According to the Mother Nature network: Magnetic north shifting by 40 miles a year, might signal pole reversal The magnetic pole is moving faster than at any time in human history, causing major problems for navigation and migratory wildlife. (“Magnetic north shifting| MNN - Mother Nature Network,” n.d.) This means that the earth is ever changing and evolving. Like any living being it matures and needs nurturing. Think of it as a child, you wouldn’t harm your child; you wouldn’t destroy what makes your child good. Respect is a powerful thing, we respect the people in our lives when they earn and deserve it, what has the earth done to betray our respect? The universe and...
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...themes that have been discussed in our Management Process and Organizational Theory course: Corporate Social Responsibility, the Stakeholders, and Managerial Roles. Corporate Social Responsibility emphasizes the commitment an organization makes to achieve greatness following the law and making a profit. The discussion of managers and their roles considers how certain kinds of manager’s function as it relates to making a decision. A stakeholder’s involvement in an organization is crucial to that organization and how the organization influences society or their surrounding community. All three of these themes are being analyzed from the aspect of higher education. Many discussions have been held in which the components of organizational theory, management, and organizations have been examined. This paper intends to take the three themes and analyze how they are applied to or affected by higher education, since higher education (undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate levels) as an organization helps prepare individuals for the workplace to potentially become a manager or even stakeholder and practice Corporate Social Responsibility. Corporate Social Responsibility The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility is a relatively new phrase having only been used since the 1960s. In 1960, Keith Davis suggested that social responsibility refers to businesses’ “decisions and actions taken for reasons at least partially beyond the firm’s direct economic or technical interest.” At about...
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