By reviewing and working at many of the performance requirements students will improve their critical thinking and analytical writing skills. The clear and defined road to improvement will stimulate an interest in learning strategies that develop lifelong learners. Many of the performance requirements and goals will involve cooperative and collaborative experiences. This will sharpen communication and interpersonal skills. Finally, as in all creative endeavors, students want to be recognized, applauded, and left with the feeling of tangible accomplishment.
Performance evaluations can establish solid and long-lasting self esteem.
This system is ambitious. It will not come on line as a true working model in one year. It will, however, lay a foundation for the instructor to refine and improve on the traditional evaluation systems.