Assessment Centers
An Assessment Center can be defined as "a variety of testing techniques designed to allow candidates to demonstrate, under standardized conditions, the skills and abilities that are most essential for success in a given job" (Coleman, 1987), it consists of a standardized evaluation of behavior based on multiple evaluations including oral exercises, counseling simulations, problem analysis exercises, interview simulations, role play exercises, written report/analysis exercises, and leaderless group exercises. These centers allow the candidates to make proofs of their knowledge through a number of job and special situations (Joiner, 1984).
Assessment centers are varying concerning the number and type of exercises which are included. The most common exercises are the in-basket and the oral exercise. In the in-basket exercise, the candidates are given time to review the material and initiate in writing whatever actions they believe to be most appropriate in relation to each in-basket item. When time is called for the exercise, the in-basket materials and any notes, letters, memos, or other correspondence written by the candidate are collected for review by one or more assessors. Often the candidates are then interviewed to ensure that the assessor(s) understand actions taken by the candidate. If an interview is not possible, it is also quite common to have the candidate complete a summary sheet.
Recently, the in-basket has become a focus of interest because of it's usefulness in selection across a wide variety of jobs (Schippmann, Prien, & Katz, 1990). A variety of techniques have been used to develop in-baskets. Quite often information on an in-basket's development is not available for review because the reports do not contain the critical information. A recent review indicated that nearly 50% of the studies do not describe how the in-basket was constructed (Schippmann, et al., 1990). There is also a great deal of variation among the ways in which the in-basket is scored. There is a range of objectivity in scoring with some scoring systems utilize almost entirely human judgment, while others utilize a purely objective approach. The in-basket exercise may be thought of as an approach which assesses a candidate's "practical thinking" ability by having a candidate engage in implicit problem solving for a job-relevant task.
It is now well recognized that a content valid approach to constructing an in-basket is one which is professionally accepted as a technique which has passed legal examination. However, despite the acceptance by the courts and practitioners, the reporting basis for content validity is often deficient.
In the text, Bartky states that “women’s space is not a field in which her bodily intentionality can be freely realized but an enclosure in which she feels herself positioned and by which she is confined” (Bartky 97). Women are not allowed to comport themselves in comfortable manners; instead they are forced to watch their body language and how they may present themselves to other people. The example that she uses is the Marianne Wex project, where she documented the differences in men and women’s bodily posture. Women made “themselves small, narrow and harmless; they seem tense, they take up little space” (ibid). I agree with this idea, because I exhibit this behavior every day when I ride the train to school. I force myself to become as small as possible so that I am not bothering other people, or present myself as an open target. However, I find that this behavior essentially limits my presence in an open space, because I am becoming a part of the background, rather than standing out. I also find that my mother and friends also advise me to be well mannered and demure, which further encourages the notion that a woman has to minimize her presence and maximize her “ladylikeness”. I am discouraged from reclaiming my sexuality because it will alienate me from other women in my society, which can lead to a lack of acceptance and assimilation. Society is not comfortable with the idea
Although Calixta’s was not faithful in her marriage, she finally experienced passion and intimacy so strong that it surpassed all earthly understanding. Bobinot was a good and loyal husband, but his child-like behavior and inability to be sexual intimate with his wife led her to fulfill her needs elsewhere. Calixta just exercised her right as a woman to experience enigmatic passion, which changed her whole outlook on her boring, dull life. Calixta was sexually awakening by Alcee, her motive was not to spite he husband but merely fill the sexual void her husband could not. After the affair ends she goes about her life a changed woman, she is more alive, a better person, all equated to her finally receiving what she deserved in first place, unfathomable sexual
Facilitate and observe the assessors, supporting and advising on progression and development throughout training and assessment activities
To start with, Bartky describes how women personalize men’s expectations in regards to their physical appearance, style, attitude and behavior, by using “internalization”. The author is trying to explain that women incarnate “patriarchal standards of bodily acceptability” meaning that have embodied the social standards; which make them feel guilty if they fail acting in accordance with the appropriate principles. Furthermore, women struggle to meet men’s expectations with the fear that if they don’t, they will face male refusal. ‘Male gaze’ constructs how women’s appearance should be according to what is more attractive and more appealing to men. It is also recognized from Bartky that women willingly accept what men want and the disciplines are forced to, but she also understands that the...
Everyone has a first love, but most of first loves are broken in the end. During their long marriage life, many people cannot forget their first lovers, they feel lonely and sad. This phenomenon also happened on Alcee. For Alcee, Calixta is the only one can rouse his enthusiasm, his emotion, his pure love, which author shows in the story describe that“ The generous abundance of her passion, without guile or trickery, was like a white flame which penetrated and found response in depths of his own sensuous nature that had never yet reached”( Chopin 112). From the story, people can see that his wife cannot inside his heart, Calixta, his ex, is the only one can rouse his heartbeat. After he get Calixta, he finish his thought about Clixta, he write a letter to his wife notice that” realizing that their health and pleasure were the first things to be considered”( Chopin 113). It is not wrong for people to have connection with their ex in marriage, when they have the connection, they can let that relationship go, and focus on their marriage. So people should separate the love and marriage; therefore, they can have better
Assessments in the 21st century have been categorized into formal and informal assessments. When selecting which assessment to choose it is important to choose the best assessment that will give the most useful data. When researching you will find that there are many different assessments some which are free and others that cost money. Formal assessments are research based assessments that in many cases will require a purchase to complete the assessment. An example of a formal assessment is the Woodcock Johnson Test, which is a set of tests that measure a student’s cognitive abilities. An example of an informative assessment is an interview with the student to find his or her goals and
The way individuals discipline their body is analogous to how they act towards the idea of power and status. How bodies are trained to emit gender distinctions is similar to how people tend to clothe their bodies. The way people tend to “sit, stand, gesture, walk, and throw” are different depending on their performance of masculinity or femininity (Martin 297). Women’s bodies tend to be more “confined, their movements restricted (Martin 297).” The term “femininity” defines the idea that the female sex is perceived with specific traits and characteristics. Crossing their legs, sitting up straight, having a softer voice and light footsteps are all ways in which women become naturally embedded to the gender norms. She is ascribed to be more gentle, nurturing, and emotional, and weak. These traits she attains are given by society the moment she is born, creating an idealized sexually more inferior identity than that of a male. By analyzing the socially constructed gender profile of men, it is easy to see how society creates a more dominant and powerful facade. They are stereotyped to being more aggressive, highly sexual, strong, competitive, emotionless, and in control. These socially constructed differences confines males and females to particular character profiles that limit their equality as a whole. The bodies are gendered “as a product of social doing; constituted through interaction (West and Zimmerman 175).” The way male and female establish their gender order in society correlates to their mentality as a whole. Overall masculinity is more valued than femininity in society. Masculinity correlates to gender privilege. An inequality that gives males the access to more power, resources and positions due to the traditional notions of gender roles. Men are given a greater advantage because he is deemed more capable to fend for himself. He is given greater power in the working field and
Throughout today’s society, almost every aspect of someone’s day is based whether or not he or she fits into the “norm” that has been created. Specifically, masculine and feminine norms have a great impact that force people to question “am I a true man or woman?” After doing substantial research on the basis of masculine or feminine norms, it is clear that society focuses on the males being the dominant figures. If males are not fulfilling the masculine role, and females aren’t playing their role, then their gender identity becomes foggy, according to their personal judgment, as well as society’s.
In this assignment I will be analysing the purpose of assessment whilst demonstrating my understanding of the different assessment methods used. I will also be giving a brief explanation of my understanding of VACSR describing my understanding of what each element means and its importance when used in assessment. Furthermore I will be describing two assessment methods that I have used whilst teaching evaluating each method using VACSR identifying strengths and areas of improvement. Finally I will justify the reasons for using the two assessment methods chosen.
When girls are told that they need to work towards certain standards and ideals entirely created by society, then they can only see themselves as an object following orders. This type of patriarchal and sexist objectification "keeps [women] in [there] place" and limits women's potential as productive beings (Young 271). There is a massive double-bind in our society which tells women to be quiet and to restrict the space they take up, but in the same token also requires them to be sexy and flirtatious. The ideas women have about their bodies always come back to societal expectations and how others view them because there is always the "possibility that one will be gazed upon as a mere body, as shape and flesh that presents itself" (Young 270). It is hard to break the cycle of seeing oneself as an object in world where that is what is explicitly
The last line of the story is, “So the storm passed and everyone was happy,” (153). Everyone is content, even Alcée’s wife Clarisse. For her, as well as Calixta, marriage is confining. However, while Calixta escapes those constraints through an extramarital affair with Alcée, Clarisse does so through forgoing her “intimate conjugal life” (153) with her husband. Calixta will remain with Bobinôt, just
Growing up, traditional social norms have dictated certain gender roles for men and women in my culture. Men have generally been regarded as dominant, masculine, and independent, whereas women are often depicted as weak, sensitive and dependent (Basow, 1986). Throughout many decades women have been struggling to be equal to men, whether it is at home or the work place. Women have come a long way and are certainly fighting to gain that equality, but gender roles are very important in our society. They have become important in life from birth, and society continues to push these gender roles. Unfortunately, these gender roles have an effect on how society view women. Although women have been slowly progressing through history by gaining equal rights to men, they continue to be objectified by society, especially through mass media. As a result, women that are objectified by society tend to have certain effects.
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...le or female actually identifies with their prescribed role depends on the socialization process and the way they identify with society’s expectations of them. The social construction of gender and sexuality all rely on the measure that people believe there is a difference between the two sexes, once this emphasis is taken away, is when gender roles will no longer play an integral role in the structure of society.
Through assessment students and teachers are able to determine the level of mastery a student has achieved with standards taught. Both formative and summative assessment should be purposeful and targeted to gain the most accurate data to drive further instruction (Ainsworth, 2010). While this syllabus does a good job of identifying the need for both formal and informal assessments, the way in which this is communicated does not provide enough detail for understanding. Simply listing assessment types does not give any insight into how these assessments fit in the learning process of this course. While some of the assessments mentioned could be common assessments chosen by the school or district to gain insight into the effectiveness of instruction, the inclusion of authentic assessments is most beneficial to students and demonstrates learning in a context closer to that of a work environment (Rovai, 2004). Unfortunately, this particular course, according to this syllabus, relies heavily on quizzes and traditional tests and essays to form the bulk of assessment opportunities. While other activities, such as formative assessments, journaling and discussions are mentioned as possible avenues for scoring, they are given a very low percentage of the overall grade. This shows that they are not valued for their ability to show progression and mastery. If this is indeed the case, this puts the students as a