As this site has grown, so has the number of sports and coaching analogies. It seems that one way to communicate excellence in the classroom is to compare it to excellence on the field or court. As sports-related posts/discussions/resources are added to The Assessment Network, links to them will be added to this blog, making it a one stop shop for all AFL-related sports references.
Videos:
- Michael Jordan Nike Commercial - the importance of failure
- Allen Iverson - talking 'bout PRACTICE
- I Want to be the Starting Tailback... - preventing grading practices from messing up AFL
- Spurs Players Coach Themselves - example of differentiation resulting from meaningful assessment
Pictures
Blogs:
- Fantasy Football and the Problem with Averaging
- Dean Smith, the Tarheels, and AFL in Action
- An AFL Lesson from Bayern Munich Football Club - keep drilling basic skills
- Good Teaching is a Lot Like Coaching a Mule - the importance of the basics
- Kevin Durant Teaches Us About AFL - using feedback to focus on improvement
- Of Batting Averages, Grading, and MVP Seasons - the problem with averaging
- Coaching in the Classroom - comparing good teaching to good coaching
- A Sports Analogy for Assessment - comparing formative assessment to practice and summative to games
- Why is Allen Iverson on Assessment FOR Learning? - explanation of Allen Iverson Practice video
- Assessment FOR Learning on the Football Field - success on the field happens for the same reasons as success in the classroom
- Applying AFL to a PE Class - comparing weight lifting and AFL
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