On 13/03/2013 10:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:43:45 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>> And doesn't everyone outside of academia know that the exam system
>> sucks? Now, the education system "teaches" to pass exams not to educate.
>
> Not always, but usually in academia it's been my experience that that's
> true.  In uni, most exams are not vetted as well as a certification exam,
> and the professors/teachers aren't trained in psychometric analysis, item
> analysis, or how even really how to write good questions that measure
> learning effectively.
>

Arrrg!<Runs away wrapping his arms about his head.>  :-P


>> A vicious circle that dilutes any benefit that being able to read
>> without moving your lips, gives.
>
> LOL
>
> Jim
>

??? I am being serious. Well half serious, anyway. ;-)

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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