What are the real costs and benefits of EQAO testing?
What are the real costs of EQAO testing—in dollars and time? Is the administration time worth it? Does EQAO improve teaching and learning? Are there things that could improve their worth?
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You can watch the experts from our conference debate this issue on TVO's website. Click here to view it now. (Then, press the arrow key under the screen to start the show).
Cheryl Jackson, is the host of “Your Voice”, facilitates a discussion between these experts:
• Joel Westheimer, University of Ottawa, Professor of Education, co founder of Democratic Dialogue
• Marguerite Jackson, CEO, Education Quality and Accountability Office
• David Johnson, CD Howe, University of Wilfred Laurier
• Kathleen Devlin, Director, Policy and Public Affairs, Ontario Teachers’ Federation
(This week's Your Voice was taped at People for Education's annual conference on Saturday).
You can also view participants' PowerPoints and papers on our website.
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Not so long ago I chanced upon a tv interview with Sarah Vowell. She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was funny and intriguing enough that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles and contributes regularly to the This American Life on Chicago Public Radio
Although I was reading for amusement, information and stories, once again I bumped into education!
The Wordy Shipmates is about the Puritans in the 17 century and Sarah Vowell's childhood in the 20th century and life now in the 21st. The book is a delightful flow of ideas and customs that weave through the narrative of American life. Education was there at the beginning
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