To support the principle of Resource-based Learning, a variety of instructional resources have been evaluated and recommended for teaching and learning upholstery. See Upholstery 10, 20, 30: An Initial List of Implementation Materials for a list of annotated resources. Teachers should also consult the comprehensive PAA bibliography. The annual Learning Resource Materials Update can also provide information about new materials evaluated since the curriculum was printed.
To order materials, except videos, teachers should also consult the department's Learning Resources Distribution Centre (LRDC) catalogue. An on-line ordering service is available at lrdc.sasked.gov.sk.ca.
The on-line version of this Guide is accessible at www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/paa/. It will be
Student assessment and evaluation is an important part of teaching as it allows the teacher to plan and adapt instruction to meet the specific needs of each student. It also allows the teacher to discuss the current successes and challenges with students and report progress to the parent or guardian. It is important that teachers use a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies to evaluate student progress. Additional information on evaluation of student achievement can be found in the Saskatchewan Education documents Student Evaluation: A Teacher Handbook, 1991, and Curriculum Evaluation in Saskatchewan, 1991.
Assessment and evaluation throughout the Upholstery 10, 20, 30 courses should be based on the learning objectives that are outlined in the curriculum. It is important to use a variety of assessment techniques to ensure accurate student evaluation. The design of an evaluation matrix/scheme should reflect the amount of time devoted to each of the modules taught in the course
Here is a sample evaluation scheme.| Portfolios | 10% |
| Tests (written) | 10% |
| Project work | 25% |
| Information Research | 10% |
| Homework and Assignments | 10% |
| Classroom Presentations | 10% |
| Work Study | 25% |
If work study was not offered, some time could be used for project development involving larger projects that might include the optional extended study module available in this guide.
For more information about student evaluation refer to the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook (Saskatchewan Education) or Student Evaluation: A Staff Development Handbook (Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit, 1999).
For information about program evaluation refer to the Saskatchewan School-Based Program Evaluation Resource Book (1989).
For information about curriculum evaluation refer to Curriculum Evaluation in Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Education, 1991).