Room 109 : The Promise of a Portfolio Classroom

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Summary: A portfolio classroom is the way to go.
Review: As a student of Room 109, I have experienced the use of portfolio's as a teaching aid. What a wonderful way to teach your classrooms so that a student can explore and learn on an individual basis. If you walk into Room 109, you experience the magic ad artistry that this idea has brought about. As we come into the 21st century, the views on how we teach must change with the times. Portfolio's are a new, and much needed change to traditional teaching. The book provides a "how to" for starting this type of class.

Rating:
Summary: A portfolio classroom is the way to go.
Review: As a student of Room 109, I have experienced the use of portfolio's as a teaching aid. What a wonderful way to teach your classrooms so that a student can explore and learn on an individual basis. If you walk into Room 109, you experience the magic ad artistry that this idea has brought about. As we come into the 21st century, the views on how we teach must change with the times. Portfolio's are a new, and much needed change to traditional teaching. The book provides a "how to" for starting this type of class.

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Summary: Room 109 is one of the best books I have read
Review: Before I entered Mr. Kents class I was utterly confused and then I read his book and it really opened up my mind to portfolio work and now I feel like I can do anything in his and any other english class. Mr. Kent is the worlds best teacher and a wonderful author!

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Summary: Room 109 is one of the best books I have read
Review: Mr. Kent has broken new ground and helped teachers everywhere with his clearly written text, Room 109. First year and veteran teachers alike will gain new insight and confidence from Kent's successes and adventures in his classroom. Especially pleasing are the countless models he provides, from parent and student letters to evaluation and response forms. Room 109 is a complete how-to manual for launching,managing and sustaining this very exciting pedagogy.

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Summary: A practical, model-filled guide for a portfolio pedagogy
Review: Mr. Kent has broken new ground and helped teachers everywhere with his clearly written text, Room 109. First year and veteran teachers alike will gain new insight and confidence from Kent's successes and adventures in his classroom. Especially pleasing are the countless models he provides, from parent and student letters to evaluation and response forms. Room 109 is a complete how-to manual for launching,managing and sustaining this very exciting pedagogy.

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Summary: A must-read for teachers, parents, and students alike!
Review: Rich Kent embodies the metaphor "teacher as guide." In this text, he uses example of the richness of student input in something that is so much more than just a "how-to" approach to portfolios and portfolio assessment. I strongly encourage a deep reading of this text to make meaning of the real purpose, process, product of student learning.

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Summary: A must-read for teachers, parents, and students alike!
Review: Rich Kent embodies the metaphor "teacher as guide." In this text, he uses example of the richness of student input in something that is so much more than just a "how-to" approach to portfolios and portfolio assessment. I strongly encourage a deep reading of this text to make meaning of the real purpose, process, product of student learning.

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Summary: Shows the awsome potential of individualized instruction
Review: This book is a must for any educator that is interested in portfolio assessment and individualized student curriculum. Although the focus is on english, all educators can benefit from the examples and ideas that are presented in this enjoyable and easy to read book. Inspiring and informational!