tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49196885184740092092011-07-08T01:31:35.482-07:00Weekly ReflectionsDerrick A. Lovickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13677709320607492777noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919688518474009209.post-18950143841197255842010-01-24T21:12:00.000-08:002010-01-24T21:28:41.308-08:00<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">I like the concept of PSI.  At its core, the PSI focuses on well-defined objectives and the student’s ability to demonstrate unit proficiency prior to advancing to a new unit of instruction. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The pace of knowledge acquisition and progression is determined by the student and results in some flexibility in the timing of tests.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I like that immediate feedback is available to the student so that they can focus on areas of deficiency in order to demonstrate mastery and progress. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I also like that the student is able to retake tests as often as necessary.  I believe that this helps the student build on the strengths of their understanding, while focusing on their problem areas.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Maria Montessori had this concept in mind when she developed her own teaching method and it is now one of the foundational values of the Montessori School systems.</p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4919688518474009209-1895014384119725584?l=lifeofdalcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Derrick A. Lovickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13677709320607492777noreply@blogger.com0