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Standards and Mastery Learning
Aligning Teaching and Assessment So All Children Can Learn
- J. Ronald Gentile - SUNY, Buffalo, USA
- James P. Lalley - D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
March 2003 | 208 pages | Corwin
`The book makes a distinct contribution to the field. The integration of standards and mastery learning is important if standards, once established, are to be achieved by large numbers of students. I think it is timely, well organized, contains real-life examples, and is well written' - Lorin Anderson, Carolina Distinguished Professor of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
There is a strong connection between the current standards movement and the philosophy of mastery learning. Unfortunately, few schools have adopted the tenets of mastery learning, a major lapse, because mastery learning is supported by a large body of research--a body of research that is lacking for standards. By studying the lessons of mastery learning--both good and bad--educators will have the tools to successfully implement standards in the classroom and school.
Preface
About the Authors
1. Understanding Mastery Learning
2. Examining the Standards: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
3. Planning Standards-Based Lessons Using Mastery Learning
4. Implementing Standards and Mastery Learning in the Classroom
5. Professional Development and Mastery Learning
Appendix: What Does the Literature Tell Us?
Glossary
References
Index