Howard Williams Teaches a College Course in Educational Foundations to Preservice

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Essay

Howard Williams teaches a college course in educational foundations to preservice teachers.The course is intended to expose students to the historical roots of education,key philosophers,and current issues in teaching and education.90 percent of students' grades in his course are determined by a midterm and a final exam,both consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions.The remaining 10 percent is attendance.One question on the midterm,for example,was: "The first normal school in Tennessee was established in ." followed by four alternatives.A question on the final was: "The philosopher identified with the progressive movement was ..."' followed by four alternatives.When asked about the course after they had graduated,students often described it as "well taught,but meaningless."
-Identify how authentic testing could be used in a course of that type.Specifically,what types of authentic "performances" might be evaluated and how could they be evaluated?

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Definitions:

African Americans

Refers to citizens or residents of the United States who have ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Menial Labor

Work that requires minimal skill and is often characterized by low pay and status.

Integrated Units

Refers to military or other organizational units that include members without regard to race, sex, religion, or national origin, focusing on unity and teamwork.

Wilson's Belief

Refers to the ideological principles and foreign policy stance of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, particularly his advocacy for democracy and internationalism including the creation of the League of Nations.