Transmission
The first approach is called transmission. The main objective is....
Diagnostic test is a form of transmission where the results of the test indicate what the student needs to learn and what he/she already knows. From there, the learning material is broken down into smaller units, following a step-by-step sequence so that students can master their learning.
Some evaluation methods that use transmission approach include:
Information retrieved from:
Miller, John. (2010). Whole Child Education. Toronto: UTPress, 2010
Miller, John. (2007) The Holistic Curriculum. Toronto: UTPress.
- to transmit facts, skills and values to students
- learn basic skills (ex: reading & writing)
- helping students achieve mastery learning through corrective feedback
- huge emphasis on teaching curriculum content
Diagnostic test is a form of transmission where the results of the test indicate what the student needs to learn and what he/she already knows. From there, the learning material is broken down into smaller units, following a step-by-step sequence so that students can master their learning.
Some evaluation methods that use transmission approach include:
- fill-in-the-blank test
- multiple choice test
- standardized test (ex: EQAO)
Information retrieved from:
Miller, John. (2010). Whole Child Education. Toronto: UTPress, 2010
Miller, John. (2007) The Holistic Curriculum. Toronto: UTPress.