3rd Day

Learning Points:

Some basic terms used when assessing LE are Mean, Median and Mode.

When presented with data collated from surveys and questionaires, we need to question its relevance.

When modifying LE instruments;
1. Avoid re-inventing the wheel.
2. Ensure that the context is right.
3. Remember that the existing instruments are validated.

Questions that are set in the survey should;
1. Talks about one issue/ point only.
2. Short and easy to understand.
3. Correct target audience.
4. Have both positive and negative stance.
5. Avoid using the word 'Seldom', 'Always. Use instead 'Agree', 'Disagree'.

We practiced some questionaires using the FAOCC instrument. Noted that there are differrences in the answers that I gave in the 'preferred' form and the 'actual' form.

Learnt how to do Podcast. Will share it with my kids tonight.

Discussion on What Makes A School Environment Positive and Negative
All 4 groups presented their views on the the 3 case studies. I disagreed that family income can effect the motivation of students to study. I felt that it is the parents participation or involvement that effect the students motivation. I also agreed with one of my course mates that the survey done on the 3 schools should involve the other stake holders ie students, parents and the support staff. The conclusion derived from the survey of the 3 schools seemed to indicate that the principal is the root cause in creating a negative learning environment.

Firefox v Exporer
Is Firefox better that Explorer? Apparently, that is what James Peh said so. Hmm......will verify this claim tonight.

Rubriks for blogs??
Yes, there is such a thing. Why do we have to evaluate everything that we do? I'm not saying that we should not evaluate what we have done, but there are some things that are not meant to evaluated.