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[EN] In the complex process of assessing the degree of achievement of the competences and checking the learning results, scoring rubrics can provide a wide range of benefits, especially when it comes to subjective or complex tasks. Indeed, the evaluation rubric presents many advantages in comparison to a conventional evaluation system: using rubrics is an effective way to measure the results of competence-based learning and fosters a global and continuous evaluation and learning instead of a summative evaluation based, almost exclusively, on the written tests as the way to check the learning results. Furthermore, the rubric considerably helps to unlock the full potential of formative assessment and get students to reflect on their own learning goals and areas for improvement. Using rubrics, therefore, implies paying attention not only to the result or product, but also, and perhaps more importantly, to the process of learning and evaluation. In this regard, this study focuses on the evaluation rubric as a way to measure the competence in English teaching, that which most directly contributes to the professional and academic profile of the future teacher of English in Early Childhood Education. Specifically, we offer a proposal for the evaluation of the competence in teaching English to young learners through scoring rubrics that are intended to assess individual progress as well as cooperative group work and are oriented both to the students learning process and the product., [ES] En el complejo proceso de medir el grado de desarrollo y desempeño de las com­petencias y comprobar los resultados de aprendizaje en la enseñanza superior, la rúbrica constituye un instrumento cua­litativo de evaluación de suma utilidad, especialmente cuando se trata de evaluar tareas especialmente complejas o subje­tivas. La rúbrica presenta considerables ventajas con respecto a un sistema de evaluación tradicional: el uso de la rú­brica posibilita una verdadera evaluación por competencias, favorece una evalua­ción globalizadora y continua frente a una evaluación sumativa de contenidos que tienen a la prueba escrita en el principal argumento para comprobar los resultados del aprendizaje. Además, la rúbrica coad­yuva en la evaluación formativa del alum­no, en tanto se atiende no solo al producto o resultado final, sino también al proceso de aprendizaje y evaluación en sí, proceso en el que el estudiante tiene la oportuni­dad de reflexionar sobre sus fortalezas y debilidades. Partiendo de estas premisas, este trabajo se centra en la rúbrica como instrumento para evaluar la competencia en didáctica del inglés, aquella que en­tronca directamente con el perfil profe­sional y académico del futuro maestro de Educación Infantil. Así, se ofrece una pro­puesta de evaluación de las competencias didácticas que se desarrollan mediante equipos de trabajo cooperativo mediante rúbricas que miden tanto el proceso como el producto del aprendizaje y que se diri­gen tanto al estudiante como al grupo de trabajo cooperativo en el que se desarro­lla el aprendizaje competencial.

Teacher quality has been found to offset the adverse effect of racial and socioeconomic differences in academic achievement; and teacher quality is often thought to be the product of a quality education. However, existing literature has produced mixed results regarding the relationship between student achievement and teachers’ possession of advanced degrees (ADs). Despite these mixed results, ADs are often the most efficient (if not the only) way for teachers to earn certification and salary upgrades. A longitudinal, multiphase mixed-methods explanatory study aimed to bridge shortcomings of existing research on the effects of teachers obtaining ADs. Associations between teacher credentials and middle grades students’ academic growth were examined by differentiating teachers’ degree level (bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s) and field (content-related, non-content-related). Teachers and school leaders were also interviewed in order to broaden our understandings of the impact ADs make in areas besides student achievement. Findings suggest that inconsistency in associations between teacher ADs and student achievement may be attributable to variation in a number of individual, programmatic, and institutional factors.

The presented experience is part of a work project developed with students of the 3rd grade in physical education teacher degree. The project’s emphasis was put on the relational process of students with the sexism of commercials on Spanish television. The main objective was to create a space for collective reflection that will enable the students to face, in the exchange of glances, with their representations on sex, gender and advertising. La experiencia que se presenta pertenece a un proyecto de trabajo realizado con l@s estudiantes de 3º curso de la titulación de maestro en educación física. El énfasis del proyecto se puso en el proceso relacional de l@s estudiantes con el sexismo de los anuncios publicitarios de la televisión española. El objetivo principal fue crear un espacio de reflexión colectiva que permitiera a l@s estudiantes enfrentarse en el cruce de miradas con sus representaciones sobre el sexo, el género y la publicidad.

[SPA]En este trabajo nos centramos en el diseño de Seminarios y Tutorías dentro de las Prácticas Escolares (Grado de Maestro), atendiendo a espacios, tiempos, materiales y evaluación. Presentamos los materiales y recursos que nos van a permitir guiar el aprendizaje del alumno, así como contribuir a una evaluación formativa en el desarrollo de las competencias específicas de dichas prácticas. En el contexto universitario los Seminarios juegan un importante papel en el desarrollo de dichas prácticas y ofrecen unas directrices comunes que posibiliten una actuación semejante por parte de los distintos profesionales universitarios que supervisan las prácticas. Los materiales diseñados ayudan al tutor académico a planificar y llevar a término cada uno de los diferentes seminarios. También presentamos materiales dirigidos al alumnado que favorecen el aprovechamiento de dichos Seminarios. Por otra parte, desde la institución escolar, la Tutoría proporciona ayuda en el proceso de aprendizaje posibilitando la transformación de los aprendizajes académicos en competencias profesionales, a través del diálogo profesional con el estudiante, en base a unos materiales y recursos previamente formalizados. Desde este enfoque, la acción tutorial del maestro-tutor se convierte en un pilar clave de la formación inicial de los futuros profesionales en educación. [ENG]In this work we have focused in the desing of seminars and tutorials within School Training (Teacher Degree), we have considered spaces, times, materials and assessment. We show the materials and resources that will allow us to guide the learing student, as well as to contribute to the ability continuous assessment. In the university context, Seminars play an important role in the School Training development and they offer commun guidelines that make possible a similar action for the diferent professionals who supervise this practices. We have designed some materials which help to university tutor to planing and completing every diferent seminars. Also we presented materials for the students to contribute to seminars use. On the oder hand, from the school, the tutorial provide aid in the learning process making possible the transformation of the academic learnings in professional abilities, through a professional dialogue with the student based on materials and resources previusly formalized. From this approach the tutorial accion of teacher tutor becomes an important part of inicial training of the future Primary School Teachers. Campus Mare Nostrum, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Universidad de Murcia, Región de Murcia

This study of the relationship between teacher attributes and student scores on the SOL Algebra I Test in Grades 9-12 focused on three prominent teacher attributes: certification, specialization in math, and years of experience teaching math. The study also assessed two additional relationships: 1) the relationship between student socioeconomic status, as reflected in the percentage of students who receive free or reduced fee lunch, and the SOL test score; and 2) the association between teacher perceptions of Stronge's (2002) domains of effective teaching and achievement on the SOL Algebra test. Teachers who taught high school Algebra I in the Commonwealth of Virginia voluntarily completed a questionnaire about their experiences and educational preparation, and their perceptions of teacher attributes that contribute to student achievement in Algebra. The study found no significant relationships between the teacher attributes and student achievement on the Algebra I SOL test. Only two of Stronge's domains of effective teaching, Teacher as a Person and Monitoring Student Progress and Potential , were statistically significant. These findings affirm recent reports that traditional measures of teacher quality such as seniority or certification, or established views of effective teaching may not be related to student achievement. The study found that the students' socioeconomic status had a statistically significant association with student achievement on the Algebra I SOL test. Although the study findings are limited because of the small sample size and the homogenous sample of Virginia teachers, the findings are consistent with recent reports on effective teaching, and widespread educational reform. Studies that are specifically focused on the teaching of subjects such as Algebra could help to identify the characteristics of great math teachers and the unique teaching strategies these teachers use to help students successfully learn math. New research that utilizes qualitative research methods has the potential to identify additional classroom strategies and approaches used by great teachers. In 2009, No Child Left Behind requires that all schools find, hire, and retain highly qualified teachers for core subject areas. The findings of this study suggest that traditional measures for hiring and rewarding teachers may need to be expanded to include new perspectives on selecting effective teachers. Ed. D.

Se analiza comparativamente los efectos diferenciales que la utilización de dos metodologías activas como el método del caso y el aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP) tiene en el desarrollo de las competencias transversales, —instrumentales, sistémicas y personales—, en estudiantes de primer y segundo curso de Magisterio. La muestra la formaron un total de 150 alumnos de Magisterio de diversas especialidades, que cursaban las asignaturas de psicología de la educación y del desarrollo de primer curso, y de bases psicológicas de la educación especial de 2º curso. Todos ellos desarrollaron parte de su temario mediante metodología del caso o de ABP. Mediante el cuestionario de evaluación de las competencias transversales en el grado de Magisterio se evaluó el desarrollo que habían logrado de las competencias transversales tras la aplicación de cada método. Los resultados sugieren una mayor efectividad del método del ABP frente al de caso para el desarrollo de las competencias transversales, mayor aún en 2º curso. We examined the differential effects of two innovative methodologies: problem based learning and case method, in the development of the general competences in Spanish students of teacher degree. The sample was formed by 150 1st and 2nd year university Spanish students of teacher degree who studied Educational and Developmental Psychology (1st course) and Special Education - Psycho-pedagogic Basis (2nd course). They followed a part of their specific subjects according to the problem based learning and the case methodology. After each specific methodology they completed a specific questionnaire focused on the general competences of teacher degree. The results showed that, in general, the problem based learning methodology is more effective than the case methodology for developing students’ general competences. And the effectiveness of problem based learning is bigger in 2nd grade than in 1st grade.

A presente pesquisa desenvolveu-se no contexto do Curso Normal Superior Fora de Sede de uma instituição do interior do estado de São Paulo. Trata-se de um curso a distância, na modalidade presencial, utilizando diferentes mídias interativas e com a mediação de um Tutor. A necessidade pela investigação decorreu do interesse em pesquisar o potencial inclusivo dessa modalidade de curso, com o enfoque na função de Supervisor Regional do Curso Normal Superior Fora de Sede, objetivando pesquisar a percepção que ele tem do trabalho que desempenha. Trata-se de uma função instituída para prestar o apoio local necessário aos alunos e tutores do CNSFS, a fim de garantir o funcionamento do curso. Para proceder à investigação do estudo em questão, utilizou-se, como principal fonte de informação, os próprios supervisores regionais, por meio da técnica da entrevista semi-estruturada e análise de conteúdo das falas obtidas. Os dados apontam a visão de um trabalho complexo, em construção e permeado dos desafios próprios aos novos modelos de educação exigidos na sociedade do conhecimento.