#learning objectives

[ansidotorg]

What Goes Into a Table of Specifications?

Since it can be hard to decide what questions to include on a final exam, certification courses can create a table of specifications.

This two-way chart identifies the format and content of the assessment, using the learning objectives and the instructional content as a guide.

Creating a table of specifications is a three-part process:

-List the general learning objectives across the top of the table

-List the high-level content areas down the left side of the table

-Determine what proportion of the test items should be devoted to each objective and each content area

[libraryben]

What are the implications of the ‘gift-giving virtue’ for pedagogy? Robert Solomon suggests that it implies a teacher who is not tied to learning objectives defined in advance, but sees his or her classroom activity as far more open-ended than any delivery of a given curriculum.

So, too, an excellent teacher, to generalize the image, is not someone who dollops out bits of knowledge, prodded on by duty (or the need to keep his salary). An excellent teacher bounds into the classroom hardly able to restraint him or herself, ‘overflowing’ with knowledge and opinions. (One hopes the opinions are disciplined by taste, not always evident in Nietzsche.) (Solomon 2006, p. 153)

Small, Robin. 2016. Friedrich Nietzsche: Reconciling Knowledge and Life. SpringerBriefs in Education. Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29519-0. Page 35.

[dr-alifathi]

[littleginnie1]

How Early Childhood Education Enhancing Learning Objectives?

Have you ever wondered how early childhood education enhances learning objectives? Do you also think it helps your child? The early years of a child's life are a critical period for development, and parents need to be more careful at this point in life. From birth to age eight, the brain undergoes incredible growth, forming the foundation for all future learning. 

Early childhood education (ECE) programs are a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children (formally and informally) from birth up to the age of eight. It plays a vital role in nurturing this development and setting children up for success in achieving their learning objectives throughout life.

Learning Through Play: A Cornerstone of ECE

ECE classrooms are designed to be engaging and stimulating environments. Unlike traditional academic settings, a strong emphasis is placed on learning through play. This kind of approach creates curiosity and a desire to explore among young children. Through play-based activities, children develop essential skills in:

Social and Emotional Development 

Interacting and engaging in activities alongside peers provides invaluable opportunities for children to develop and refine essential life skills, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Through these interactions, youngsters not only learn to express themselves effectively but also cultivate the ability to work harmoniously within a group setting, navigating various social dynamics with ease.

Cognitive Development 

Early childhood education programs provide young children with opportunities to explore fundamental concepts in subjects like math, science, and literacy in fun and interactive ways. Activities such as playing with building blocks, sorting games, and singing songs are all part of the learning process, helping children develop their thinking skills. 

Language and Literacy 

Being around lots of different words and hearing interesting stories helps kids get really good at using language. Early childhood education programs make sure kids enjoy reading and start to really like books. This is super important because it helps them do well with reading and writing later on.

Physical Development 

Active play allows children to develop gross and fine motor skills. ECE programs provide opportunities for running, jumping, climbing, and manipulating objects, all of which contribute to physical coordination.

Beyond Academics: Building the Whole Child

Even though learning math and reading is important, early childhood education programs do more than just teach those subjects. They care about the whole child, making sure they grow up feeling good about themselves and others and really enjoying learning. This means helping kids understand their feelings, get along with friends, and get excited about trying new things. It's about helping them become happy and confident learners.

Building Confidence 

ECE programs create a supportive environment where children feel safe taking risks and exploring their interests. This fosters a sense of confidence and a positive self-image, which are crucial for future learning.

Developing a Growth Mindset

Through play and exploration, children learn that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. ECE programs help children develop a growth mindset, which is essential for perseverance and academic success.

Fostering Creativity 

In this kind of education program, kids are encouraged to use their imagination and come up with different ways to solve problems. This isn't just about finding answers; it's also about getting excited about learning new things and wanting to keep learning as they grow up.

Investing in the Future

Research consistently shows that high-quality ECE programs benefit children. Children who participate in ECE programs are better prepared for kindergarten, achieve stronger academic achievement throughout their schooling, and are more likely to graduate high school. The impact goes beyond academics, with studies showing that ECE programs can lead to positive social and emotional outcomes, with children exhibiting better social skills and fewer behavioral problems.

The Final Note

In the end, hope you understand how early childhood education enhances learning objectives. Early childhood education (ECE) programs play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of a child's learning journey. By focusing on holistic development through play-based activities, these programs nurture essential skills across social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical domains.

They provide a supportive environment where children can explore, make mistakes, and grow, instilling confidence, a growth mindset, and a love for lifelong learning. Investment in quality ECE programs yields significant dividends, not only in academic achievement but also in fostering positive social and emotional outcomes.

As we recognize the critical importance of the early years in a child's development, it becomes evident that ECE programs are essential investments in building a brighter future for our children and society as a whole.

[hannahlacey]

Hitting the Learning Objectives: Plan LO3

Week 5

LO1: Develop a Clear Understanding of Research's Relationship to Practice

Utilise research findings on binge drinking, social pressures, and the rise of sobriety to form a critical viewpoint on the role of alcohol in university culture.

Analyse existing literature, studies, and statistics to inform my project's direction and refine my understanding of the topic.

Formulate my own perspective on the issue, supported by evidence-based research, and apply it to the realisation and production of your major project.

LO2: Demonstrate Development of a Practical Working Methodology

Employ a systematic approach to explore the topic, combining academic research with personal experiences and insights.

Speculate on new and effective approaches to addressing the challenges posed by alcohol-centric university culture, incorporating innovative ideas that push the boundaries of traditional solutions.

Document my methodology, including research methods, data collection techniques, and analytical frameworks, to demonstrate a sustained and effective development process.

Explore and experiment with creative methodology, combining different mediums, and taking inspiration from whats relevant.

LO3: Authoritatively and Independently Project Manage Ideas

Demonstrate effective project management skills by outlining a clear plan for the development and execution of my major project.

Refer back to my action plan and label each weeks work

Weekly reflections to ensure on track with plan

Allocate time and resources efficiently to ensure the successful realisation of my project

Create weekly checklist to ensure I am hitting LO'S

LO4: Critically Reflect on the Process of my Major Project

Maintain a reflective blog or and process book throughout the project to critically assess my progress, decisions, and outcomes.

Document the project's relation to personal and wider professional contexts, considering how my work contributes to ongoing debates and practices within the field of visual communication.

Engage in self-evaluation and peer feedback to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt based on the project's outcomes.

Label and highlight where I hit the Learning Objectives

[suntails]

ride the carousel!

[starry-bi-sky]

don't you want to be a cult leader? - danyal al ghul au

this is mostly a joke post but i thought it was funny and had to share so--

his first mistake was, obviously, inheriting his father's inability to see an injustice and stand still. -- actually, danyal's first mistake was his lair being so big. a mountainous island with a large temple in the center resembling his old home in Nanda Parbat? With sprawling foliage and rivers and streams and waterfalls galore? What was he going to do with all that space? Let it go to waste? He had plants there! Native trees of the ghost zone growing from the soil! He couldn't let it all be left unchecked!

So naturally after helping a fellow teenage assassin ghost -- who he later learns is named Akihiko, -- from Walker of all people, he sent them over to hang low at his lair until it was safe enough for them to wander around the Zone. Walker couldn't get through Danyal's astrofield if his life depended on it, and trust him -- he's tried. Danny was clearing out debris from his stupid transport vans for weeks.

Honestly it wasn't so bad, he and Aki really quickly became fast friends and Danny loves having a sparring partner close to his level again -- he hasn't had this much fun fighting since he left the League. Aki was very dedicated and levelheaded, the both of them clicked really well because of it.

Nonono, the real trouble began after Danyal met some long-passed League members and allowed them to come join his island as well. Apparently they had made a few enemies of the zone, and maybe Danyal still felt some loyalty to the League. He couldn't just let them be left to rot. Their zealotry could be overlooked so long as they kept it contained and helped him take care of his island.

And it.. snowballs from there? He meets a teen squire aptly calling himself Ambroise -- whether that was his living name or not is yet to be seen -- who died during feudal france, who is just about as dramatic and passionate as every french stereotype makes them out to be. He calls Danyal "my moon and great muse" -- which is both flattering and little uncomfortable, but Danyal's grown up in the League as the Grandson of the Demon Head, he is used to mild worship. he passes it off as nothing more, nothing less. -- and while his energy is overwhelming on the worst of days, he helps Danny draw out of his shell more in ways that Sam and Tucker still struggle with.

Him and Aki butt heads a lot, but the two seem to hold the other in at least some positive regard, so Danny doesn't worry too much about them fighting while he's gone. It only becomes a mild issue when Aki also begins calling Danny "my moon". It's a little sweet, so Danyal brushes it off.

Then he takes in a troupe of ghosts some time after he defeats Pariah Dark and they begin calling him "great one" just as the yetis do in the far frozen. This is where he meets the twins -- a pair of sibling ghosts who call themselves Trixie and Missy (short for Trick and Mislead) -- who aren't quite as passionate as Ambroise but more energetic than Aki. Eventually they also start calling Danyal "my moon" and attach themselves to his hip, even within the living. They like to hide in his shadow and cause trouble for the rest of the students. He makes sure they don't hurt anyone.

He's pretty sure Aki is jealous, same with Ambroise, but he can't be too certain other than the fact that they become much more lingering (re: clingy) whenever he visits the island.. Something he's trying to do much more often these days due to the increasing amount of people living there now. Since when did he become so popular?

Then there's Pēnelópeia from the Greater Athens, who ran away from home and joined his Island after he ran into her while she was being chased by Skulker -- and he's pretty sure the reason was because of her chimeric appearance. Her strange eyes and mismatched wings and lion's tail and talons. She assimilates into his friend group very easily, she gets along well with Ambroise and Trixie and Danny usually finds the three of them climbing the trees to pluck the most fruit from the top. They can fly and he knows it, but they prefer to climb.

Then finally there's silent poet Akkara who comes from ancient mesopotamia, who gets along most with Aki -- which is no surprise there considering their similar personality dispositions. he watches Aki and Danyal fight each other and leaves comments on this or that that he notices. He writes Danyal poems on clay tablets and leaves them by his room.

They're one big mismatched group of outcasts, and Danny's got the other ghosts on his island to tend to, because they're living on his island and he wants to be hospitable even if he struggles with that. But he spends the most of his time with them.

Sam and Tucker are making fun of him. Tucker jokingly tells him 'careful Danny, at this rate you're gonna start a cult'. Danny really wishes he had taken that joke more seriously.

He just. keeps. collecting people. Wayward souls lost in the zone, looking for shelter or refuge from something or other -- whether that be another hostile ghost, or a past afterlife, or just a purpose. Danyal finds them, he takes them in, offers them a place on his island until they are ready to leave. Many seldom do. He's not complaining -- he has the space, and it feels like it's only ever growing.

His close friends, his "inner circle" as he's heard the others call them, keep insistently calling him "my moon". He starts calling them his stars, because then it only feels fair. They're his stars, this is his constellation. It becomes a thing; little star halos begin forming behind their heads, picking them out from the rest. He loves them so much, it's hard to place. Sam and Tucker are also his stars, but they reside in the living realm, they're his tie to Life. Meanwhile, his friends here know what it's like to be dead, and sometimes its nice to relate.

Those living on his island keep calling him "Great One" and he's beginning to notice zealotry in their care for his island. He really, deeply appreciates it. His close friends gain nicknames -- as his stars, it's only natural for him to pick them out from the cluster in the skies. Akihiko, his Sirius and bright star. Trix and Missy, Castor and Pollux, the twins and troublemakers. Ambroise, his zealous Antares and close friend. Penelopeia, chimeric and loyal Vega. And Akkara, his Arcturus and strength.

It's ridiculous how long it takes for him to notice; he is, of course, a deadly trained assassin. He is meant to be observant -- and normally he is! But somehow this becomes a blind spot. One that becomes too big to be dealt with by the time he realizes it.

He should've noticed when Aki, his Sirius, stood beside him one day while Danyal looked over his island and saw the sprawling spirits carrying on about their afterlife and bowing to him as they saw him, and said: "I looked down into the depths when I met you; I couldn't measure it." They aren't one for flowing prose, it took him so off guard he was silent for over a minute before he finally spoke.

Danyal should've recognized devotion for what it is, and yet he didn't. He should've recognized it when Antares began spouting praises about him, crowing about his radiance and resplendence to the heavens. He just brushed it off as Ambroise being Ambroise. He should've recognized it when Trix and Missy nearly broke Dash's leg after he knocked Danyal's books out of his hands, he excused it as them being protective. Of them coming from times where such violence may have been customary -- after all, that's what he used to be like. What he was still like, sometimes, when his emotions nearly got the better of him.

He should've noticed it when the people living on his island followed his word like gospel, looked at him like he hung the stars in the sky. When his friends gifted him a shawl with the moon phases delicately embroidered into it, with silver, shimmering thread and moving stars lovingly stitched into it. Their constellations seen clear as day in the dark fabric. When he found small shrines dedicated to him -- but they lacked any image of him beyond stones carved to look like moons, so he ignored it. When the religious imagery began popping up.

He really, really should've noticed it when a bunch of cultists accidentally summoned Antares, and Antares had turned to him when he arrived and called them heretics. But he was so centered on the fact that they had kidnapped one of his stars, that he hadn't paid much attention to what Ambroise had said.

Sages say that faith is blind, they should also say faith in you is even blinder.

It really only hits him one afternoon while he's sitting in Sam's room studying with Tucker, Missy and Trixie lounging at his feet, Aki sat on his right, Penelopeia braiding his hair, Ambroise draped against him, and Akkara lurking over him. Its one of the rare few times they're all in one room together.

It hits him like a bolt of lightning. He looks up from his textbook. "Oh Ancients," he says in no amounting shock. Everyone looks up to him.

"I've become my grandfather."

[scrumpylikesthings]

After a year and two days, I finally finished this double sided sheep blanket!!!

The design is by Nifty Knitter:

They have a lot of cute patterns and their double knit instructions are are super beginner friendly!

[a-compass-without-a-needle]

This is what happened after 3.1 isn't it?

[morganbritton132]

Even more Steve Has Older Siblings AU add-ons:

1. Steve wanted to be a ninja so bad when he was little but Hawkins didn’t have any martial arts classes he could take. Jason offered to ‘teach’ him. This was just an excuse to throw him around a bit but they had to stop when he accidentally dislocated Steve’s elbow two weeks before basketball tryouts.

2. Anytime his dad decided to be a good father, he’d send Steve to his grandparents for the weekend that the other kids were at their house and then do activities with them. Steve didn’t mind this at the time because Grandpa Otis told him cool stories about the war, but when he got older he realized that it was a really fucked up thing to do.

3. Steve thinks that Richie is spearheading fixing their relationship because his own kids live in a different state now, but it’s actually because Will Byers went missing. He called the house six times in between Will going missing and being found, and no one picked up the phone once. It genuinely scared him, especially because he heard their dad bitch about Barb going missing at their house. Steve was mainly screening the calls but for one of them, he was fighting a monster.

4. Carol fucking hates Steve’s siblings so much. She used to cut tiny holes in their bedsheets with fingernail clippers when she’d come over on the weeks that they weren’t there. Later when she worked the summer at the movie theater, she’d spit in their drinks.

5. The first time Steve’s siblings meet Eddie Munson (sans Richie) is after the murder charges are dropped. It’s also in the middle of a forced family dinner. They’re all sitting there awkwardly and then heard the door fling open, and Eddie shout out as he moved through the house, “Harrrrrington, let’s go! I’ve got beer in the cooler and a lunchbox full of - bibles. Hi!” Steve’s out of his chair and dragging Eddie back out the house like, “Sorry, gotta go. To church. Bye mama, love you. Bye.” Eddie is crackling the entire time and Steve comes home the next morning smelling like weed and a good time, and is promptly handed a cup to go piss in. Jason takes the drug test for him. Fails it.

[decaffeinatedmisery]

[ejsuperstar]

Imagine you live in pelican town. The new farmer has been here a couple weeks now and seems to be settling in, except... He's picking the weirdest friend choices. Like sure it's not weird to befriend the local fisherman, especially when he has an interest in fishing himself, but you're pretty sure you've seen him rooting through the Saloon's garbage with the local homeless man. As well, he keeps harassing the poor guy who works at Joja even though you KNOW he doesn't want to be friends with him.

And since you're on the topic of weirdness, isn't it odd he seemingly runs everywhere at a full sprint? Or just... Eats entire raw fish while fishing for "energy reasons"...

...

Despite all that, it's too early to call him off putting or anything... He has been engaging in town traditions, and he's started helping out with the old community centre. He's probably like the rest of you. Someone with a few quirks, that will fit in with the valley great!

Surely he can't get any weirder... Right?

[superbat-lmao]

A “buddy” vigilante story where Jason and Tim go back in time during Dick’s time as Robin, when the Worlds Greatest Detective was still young.

Basically, they significantly change the past and in the most annoying way possible. Tim knows that no one will know it was them and has been pretty morally flexible about the whole thing. They go down the list of rogues, down the list of siblings, bickering about it the whole time.

Jason kills the Joker, Tim rescues Cass, and both of them try and get one over on the other about their past selves.

Because Tim tries to talk baby Jason into stealing the Bat’s tires early while Jason’s out murdering Zucco, and Jason’s out snatching Tiny Tim and his camera from rooftops trying to leave him gift wrapped in the batcave while Tim’s out stealing info from Luthor.

It’s one giant clusterfuck but they’re successful because Tim and Jason combined are absolutely lethal and no one ever saw them coming.

Meanwhile, they keep running into Robin and absolutely losing it over seeing their oldest brother so young and angry.

Dick tries to track them down after they killed Zucco, he wants to ask why. What the hell they could possibly be doing or why that would matter to them.

Tim pushes Jason off a roof.Jason lights Tim’s ancient computer on fire. Tim tears a book in half. Jason takes pictures of Tiny Tim and sets them as his wallpaper. It’s a comedy, your honor.

And probably the worst headache Batman will ever get.

[applejuiz]

Fjord Stone, truly one of the characters of all time… Travis Willingham locked tf in for three straight years and slowly developed one of the most complex and dynamic character arcs in any actual play show and we don’t talk about it nearly enough!!!!!

[mimellow]

FRUITCAKE!

experimental art style i wanted to try because i luv long eyes and yummy pastel bakery colors yummers (also I made them into object show characters too yay)