student engagement

Types of Performance Tests and Their Role in Learning Assessment

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Types of Performance Tests and Their Role in Learning Assessment

Types of Performance Tests and Their Role in Learning Assessment Performance tests reveal a student’s practical skills, offering insights beyond traditional exams. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen well-designed assessments reduce test anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Educational Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on Gronlund (1998), … Read more

Why Teachers Must Address Individual Differences for Classroom Success

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Why Teachers Must Address Individual Differences for Classroom Success

Why Teachers Must Address Individual Differences for Classroom Success Recognizing individual differences, like vision or attention challenges, is key to effective teaching, per John Adams’ philosophy (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen tailored instruction reduce student stress and boost engagement. Let’s explore why addressing these differences matters, how to implement … Read more