Standards

[|Wiki Definition] [|DoDEA Standards definition]

Standards-based education is a process for planning, delivering, monitoring and improving academic programs in which clearly defined academic content standards provide the basis for content in instruction and assessment.
 * From the DoDEA:**
 * Standards help ensure students learn what is important, rather than allowing textbooks to dictate classroom practice.
 * Student learning is the focus - aiming for a high and deep level of student understanding that goes beyond traditional textbook-based or lesson-based instruction.


 * For Teachers:**
 * - Use standards to design instruction and assessment
 * - Use rubrics and other methods to clearly communicate student expectations.
 * - Provide feedback to help students improve performance
 * - Use teaching methods that suit the individual student's needs.
 * - Communicate progress towards the achievement of standards

**For Students:**

 * =====- Use self-assessment and reflection to improve performance=====
 * - Take responsibility for their own learning.
 * - Communicate progress towards the achievement of standards

Education reform in the United States started in 1983, when //A Nation At Risk// was published.


 * From the Department of Education-Standards Aligned System** is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.

__Safe & Supportive Schools__-provides resources so students can learn in a safe and secure environment __Standards__-explains what a student should know from what the teacher has taught them __Assessment__-resources for testing, scoring and interpreting student evaluations to increase student success __Curriculum framework__-outlines to guide teachers on what topics to teach, based on grade levels and subject of interest __Instruction__-responsibilities of the teacher that include planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilites __Material & Resources__-resources for teachers that include lesson plans and guides for what students should know in each grade