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Assessment and Learning

Second Edition
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March 2012 | 312 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Assessment and Learning places learning at the centre of our concerns and explicitly underscores the importance of assessment in that learning. This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of assessment that is used to support learning, practice-based theory on assessment for learning, and formative assessment to support individual development and motivate learners. Readers will find research-informed insights from a wide variety of international contexts. It features:

  • New chapters on e-assessment, the learner's perspective on assessment and learning and the influence of assessment on how we value learning
  • Teacher-friendly assessment topics
  • Practical examples and chapter summaries throughout
  • This book is useful to teacher educators and researchers on graduate courses in education, teaching, learning and assessment.

John Gardner
Assesment and Learning: Introduction
 
PART ONE: PURPOSES AND PRACTICE
Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam
Assessment for Learning in the Classroom
Dave Pedder and Mary James
Professional Learning as a Condition for Assessment for Learning
Siobhan Leahy & Dylan Wiliam
From Teachers to Schools: Scaling up Professional Development for Formative Assessment
Richard Daugherty, Paul Black, Kathryn Ecclestone, Mary James & Paul Newton
Alternative Perspectives on Learning Outcomes: Challenges for Assessment
Wynne Harlen
On the Relationship between Assessment for Formative and Summative Purposes
John Gardner
Quality Assessment Practice
 
PART TWO: IMPACT
Louise Hayward
Assessment and Learning: the Learner's Perspective
Kathryn Ecclestone
Instrumentalism and Achievement: A Sociocultural Understanding of Tensions in Vocational Education
Judy Sebba
Policy and Practice in Assessment for Learning: The Experience of Selected OECD Countries
Wynne Harlen
The Role of Assessment in Developing Motivation for Learning
 
PART THREE: THEORY
Mary James, with Jenny Lewis
Assessment in Harmony with Our Understanding of Learning: Problems and Possibilities
Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam
Developing a Theory of Formative Assessment
 
PART FOUR: VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY
Gordon Stobart
Validity in Formative Assessment
Paul Black & Dylan Wiliam
The Reliability of Assessments
Paul Newton
Validity, Purpose and the Recycling of Results from Educational Assessments
 
Concluding Remarks
John Gardner
Assessment for Learning: A Compelling Conceptualization

The articles are research-based. This is excellent. I will use the articles for my students' reaction and reflection papers.

I have a plan to use the book for my graduate students, too.

Thank you very much.

Dr Eduardo Ardales
College of Education, Bicol University
January 30, 2013

Well explained, easily accessed by a range of abilities. Useful diagrams to consolidate points. Discussion points well founded and useful to use in class.

Mrs Claire Pescott
Dept of Care & Continuing Education, Ystrad Mynach College
January 24, 2013

This text covers a wide range of areas. Of particular interest was the chapter on ‘validity in formative assessment’. Also, I enjoyed the chapter on ‘the reliability of assessments’. These chapters provide critical insight into the purpose of assessment. This text will be useful for teaching professionals who are interested in developing knowledge in assessment, learning and teaching.

Mr Sean Creaney
Centre for Childhood Studies, Stockport College
December 18, 2012

Excellent coverage of a number of key contemporary debates in the field of assessment. Not specific to a particular context which is extremely useful for a more general study of the topic area which allows for discussion of a number of factors.

Miss Caroline Lewis
Swansea School of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University
December 11, 2012

A useful and thorough book giving a good grounding in assessment theory and practice. The range of topics covered makes it useful for a diverse group of learners. It is particularly useful for those with a more academic interest who wish to gain a deeper understanding of assessment processes.

Mrs Janice Farley
Skills for Life, Adult Education Centre
June 23, 2012

Excellent book added to reading list for ED303 Module

Ms Majella Dempsey
Department of Education, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
June 22, 2012

Clear explanations of terminology and concepts. Offers many topics for classroom debate - I particularly like the chapters on validity and reliability.

Mrs Ursula Quick
Department of Education, Darlington College
June 21, 2012

The content by itself is quite "narrow" but nevertheless very interesting and helpful for a teacher.

Mrs Mia Forss
Management , Arcada Polytechnic
May 23, 2012

This text is excellent for research and therefore will be used as a recommended piece of text.

Miss June Fairclough
NEET, Darlington College
May 13, 2012

Very useful for PGCE students who are investigating assessment issues, as well as for MA and PhD students specifically researching this area

Dr Martin Fautley
Education , Birmingham City University
May 2, 2012

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