Saturday All information contained on these pages is meant to be used as a reference only. This file was created or last modified on Monday, February 08, 1999. Discussion focuses on strategies and techniques to make the first day educational and less stressful.
Some issues are level changes, syllabi, and icebreakers.
By examining past student proficiency test data and teacher recommendations, it is possible to establish a more systematic approach to using a variety of inputs in the placement process. This demonstration gives instructors concrete suggestions and activities for enhancing the success of peer feedback sessions. The presenter begins by addressing common problems associated with peer feedback and then demonstrates ways to minimize these problems. Activities for modeling feedback techniques and samples of student feedback forms are presented. The presenters walk you through the combination of research, cooperative learning and drama to make this highly motivating authentic newscast from the past.