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Constructive alignment, the Glossary

Constructive alignment is a principle used for devising teaching and learning activities, and assessment tasks, that directly address the intended learning outcomes (ILOs) in a way not typically achieved in traditional lectures, tutorial classes and examinations.^[1]

13 relations: Cognitive psychology, Concept inventory, Constructivism (philosophy of education), Design-focused evaluation, Educational evaluation, Instructional scaffolding, John B. Biggs, Learning, Lecture, Memory, Professor, Teaching, Tutorial.
Constructivism (psychological school)

Cognitive psychology

Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and reasoning.

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Concept inventory

A concept inventory is a criterion-referenced test designed to help determine whether a student has an accurate working knowledge of a specific set of concepts.

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Constructivism (philosophy of education)

Constructivism in education is a theory that suggests that learners do not passively acquire knowledge through direct instruction. Constructive alignment and Constructivism (philosophy of education) are Constructivism (psychological school) and educational psychology.

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Design-focused evaluation

Design-focused evaluation (DFE) is an approach to the evaluation of educational quality.

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Educational evaluation

Educational evaluation is the evaluation process of characterizing and appraising some aspect/s of an educational process.

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Instructional scaffolding

Instructional scaffolding is the support given to a student by an instructor throughout the learning process.

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John B. Biggs

John Burville Biggs (born 25 October 1934) is an Australian educational psychologist and novelist who developed the SOLO taxonomy for assessing the quality of learning outcomes, and the model of constructive alignment for designing teaching and assessment.

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Learning

Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.

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Lecture

A lecture (from lēctūra) is an oral presentation intended to present information or teach people about a particular subject, for example by a university or college teacher. Constructive alignment and lecture are educational psychology.

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Memory

Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.

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Professor

Professor (commonly abbreviated as Prof.) is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries.

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Teaching

Teaching is the practice implemented by a teacher aimed at transmitting skills (knowledge, know-how, and interpersonal skills) to a learner, a student, or any other audience in the context of an educational institution. Constructive alignment and Teaching are learning.

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