1. Preparing for the Exam EDUC 4454 P/J Methods

2. P/J Methods Exam Monday, May 31, 2008 9:00 a.m. Robert Surtees Gym

3. Methods Exam

4. To find the Methods Exam for 2005 and 2006 Go to the Nipissing University website Go to Library Click on Nipissing Links Click on Past Exams Click on Education Click on EDUC 4454E Click on the year

5. Methods Exam There are 4 case studies with accompanying questions. Please use point form if possible. Be aware that I need to be able to read your hand writing.

6. Methods Exam: What do we study? 1. PLANNING Backward Design/Design Down Model Planning Steps (lesson/unit/long range)

7. Methods Exam: What do we study? 2. COMMUNICATION Questioning Strategies (Bloom’s/Q-Matrix/Prompts and Probes) Verbal/Non-Verbal Interactions All aspects of communicating with parents.

8. Methods Exam: What do we study? 3. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/REPORTING PRACTICES Different Assessment Strategies Different Recording Devices Reporting/Interviews/Conferences Report Cards Assessment/Evaluation/Reporting (Connections)

9. Methods Exam: What do we study? 4. DIFFERENTIATION IN THE CURRICULUM Co-operative Learning (Principles/Strategies) Differentiated learning Multiple Intelligences/Learning Styles Curriculum Unit Planner (Teaching/Learning Strategies)