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Counting What Counts: Reframing Education Outcomes (A Researchbased Look At The Traits And Skills That Contribute To School And
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Overemphasizing Test Scores As Measures Of Achievement Is Potentially Harmful To Education. The Contributors Identify Key Traits Such As Mindset, Motivation, Social Skills, Creativity, And Entrepreneurial Spirit That Students, Teachers, And Schools Need To Acknowledge And Cultivate. Educators Are Asked To Shift The Evaluation Paradigm To Focus On A Multiplicity Of Skills Necessary For Success In The 21St Century.Benefits: Examine The Problems With Current Measures Of Students' Skills, Including Why Tests Have Great Limitations As A Means Of Measuring Human Qualities. Review The Crucial Role Of Personality Traits In Academic And Lifelong Achievement. Learn How Motivational Factors Interact With Each Other And The Impact They May Have For Educational Evaluation. Discover The Importance Of And How To Measure Global Competence. Appraise Strategies For Improving School Climates. Explore Nonacademic Qualities Valuable To Longterm Educational Outcomes.Contents:Introduction: The Danger Of Misguiding Outcomes: Lessons From Easter Islandchapter 1: Numbers Can Lie: The Meaning And Limitations Of Test Scoreschapter 2: Celebrity For Nothing: The Rise Of The Undervaluedchapter 3: Personal Matter: Personality Traitschapter 4: Dreams And Nightmares: Motivational Factorschapter 5: The Makers: Creativity And Entrepreneurial Spiritchapter 6: Globally Speaking: Global Competencechapter 7: Friends And Enemies: Social Network And Social Capitalchapter 8: Nature Via Nurture: Developing Nonacademic Skillschapter 9: Shifting The Paradigm: Assessing What Mattersindex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Counting What Counts'? A: 'Counting What Counts' emphasizes the importance of moving beyond traditional test scores to evaluate educational outcomes. It highlights key traits such as mindset, motivation, social skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that contribute to success.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Counting What Counts' is Yong Zhao, an expert in education theory.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Counting What Counts' contains 200 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of educational evaluation.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features perfect binding, which is common in paperback editions.
- Q: When was 'Counting What Counts' published? A: 'Counting What Counts' was published on November 30, 2015.
- Q: What key topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the limitations of test scores, the role of personality traits, motivational factors, creativity, global competence, and strategies for assessing nonacademic skills.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: 'Counting What Counts' is particularly suitable for educators, as it provides insights into effective evaluation methods and the importance of developing various skills in students.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving educational outcomes and understanding the broader skills needed for success.
- Q: Does the book provide practical strategies for improving school climates? A: Yes, the book discusses strategies for improving school climates and fostering environments that support the development of essential skills.
- Q: What is the overall message of 'Counting What Counts'? A: The overall message is to shift the educational evaluation paradigm to recognize and cultivate a diverse range of skills that are crucial for success in the 21st century.