Blog Assignment #1

I have developed a collections of surveys, questionnaires, and instruments to analyze my learners using the following websites:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/m-files/m-asses2.htm

*Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are eight kinds of human abilities. An individual might have strengths or weakness in one or several areas.

•Linguistic Learner

•Logical/Mathematical Learner

•Spatial Learner

•Musical Learner

•Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner

•Naturalistic Learner

•Interpersonal Learner

•Intrapersonal Learner

The following assessments take into account a variety of the above stated learning styles.

1. Pre-test – The students will match each vocabulary word with its definition.

2. Vocabulary Illustrations – The students will be required to draw illustrations of the vocabulary words to show their meanings.

3. Ticket out the Door (Synonyms) – The students will be asked to provide synonyms for the words of the week as a form of review.

4. Creative Writing – Students will be instructed to assume the role of a news reporter covering the eruption of a volcano. The students were told to use each of their vocabulary words to describe volcanic event. Each student presented his or her story to the class.

5. Jeopardy! Game Review – The students will divided into teams and use the rules for the popular game show to review. These are the following categories that will be used: Antonyms, Synonyms, Word Parts, Sentences, and Analogies.

6. Post-test – The students will match each vocabulary word with its definition to indicate any improvement from the pre-test.