In the latter case, we test for knowledge of driving facts and rules, not whether the student knows how to employ them in 'performing' the act of driving. Portfolio Is a purposeful collection of student work over time, intended to show learning and growth. Site-Based Management A term that usually refers to a team within the school building consisting of principal, teachers, and sometimes parents, who make decisions within parameters, about matters ranging from instructional programs, budgeting, physical plant, etc. Standards General statements of what students are expected to know and be able to do in the academic content areas. Team Teaching Is a term for two or more teachers who work together to instruct a group of children.
Whole language includes the teaching of phonics.
This is a term that generally means teaching the required 180 instructional days in a configuration which eliminates the three-month summer break and substitutes shorter, more frequent breaks.