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From reviews of the first edition: This book creates a powerful process that motivates students tself-assess, revise, and take pride in their work It provides practical, tested strategies timplement the process in a clear, organized and meaningful way - from the Foreword by John P Robson, Head of Social Sciences, Rideau High School, Ottawa-Carleton Board of Education Made me want ttry out all the great ideas This book is a must for a teachers bookshelf - Carol Scearce, President, Enlightening Enterprises, Beverly, MA In todays standards-based and accountability-driven classroom, teachers are increasingly seeking ways tdemonstrate that their students know what they are learning and are aware of why they are learning it This groundbreaking guide shows how the combination of portfolios and student-led teacher-parent conferences can increase student understanding Using this technique, students will be able ttake charge of their learning, and are able tclearly communicate the goals of their education with fellow students, administrators, and parents Real-life examples show how the approach has been successfully applied at any level and for any subject matter Newly added features include: - Strategies for beginning the portfoliprocess with students - Current research findings that support student-led conferencing - Easy-to-use timelines and sample schedules - Masters that cut down on teacher prep-time - The latest information on electronic portfolios
