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Interdisciplinary Instruction and AfL

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Deadline: Monday, 3rd Feb, 2020   1.  Interdisciplinary Instruction The following exemplar video clip from an art class that shows how interdisciplinary instruction can be implemented productively in a classroom. Analyze the video and respond to the following questions:  a) What skills are being developed in the art class? b) What potential theories were used in creating this instruction method?, c) How does the teacher benefit from interdisciplinary approach to instruction? d) What changes would we, the teachers, need to make in our views, attitudes and culture so as to adopt such an interdisciplinary approach in our professional practice?    Share your views and ideas in the comment section. -------------------------------------- 2. Assessment for Learning (AfL) The following link will guide you to the article on Assessment for Learning by Cambridge. Go through this article and respond to the prompt that follows. Limit your response...
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Characteristics of Active Learning Strategies

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For December 2019 Vacation

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