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Since it began in the late 1800s, Adventist Education has grown to operate programs from early childhood through university levels, becoming the largest Protestant private school system in the world. Our graduates have become prominent thought leaders in all fields. Yet few outside of the system know who we are and what we do. Perspectives in Adventist Education is a podcast series which seeks out current voices to share how we are facing educational questions with an Adventist perspective. Recorded at the 2023 NAD Teacher’s Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Charles Tapp and Carlos Valencia discuss the role of standardized testing in Adventist education, specifically MAP testing. They explore the purpose of standardized testing, which is to measure educational standards and assess the effectiveness of teaching. Valencia emphasizes that standardized testing is a holistic approach that begins with intentional teaching linked to specific standards.
Carlos Valencia is the Vice Principal at Ozark Advanced Academy in Gentry, Arkansas. Charles Tapp is the current President of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.