by JohnGardner (Author), WynneHarlen (Author), Louise Hayward (Author), Gordon Stobart (Author), Martin Montgomery (Author)
The authors are well-known in the Assessment field and this work presents their highly original analysis... [It] promotes a professional learning approach that will undoubtedly help educationalists in schools and across the schools sector in their quest to improve learning.
Professor Mary James, University of Cambridge, UK.
This book explores the processes involved in developing assessment practice. It argues that the role of teacher assessment needs to be put firmly at the forefront of the educational agenda and that assessment by teachers needs to be developed in a widespread, high quality and sustainable fashion.
The authors, all members of the influential Assessment Reform Group, argue that the target-driven approach of external testing leads to problems, including 'teaching to the test' to the detriment of the wider curriculum, and motivational problems. In this book, they tackle the differences between formative and summative assessment and ask the question: What is quality teacher assessment?
There is coverage of key professional learning dimensions including:
This book is essential reading for teachers, head teachers, local authority professionals, policy makers and academics.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 1
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 Jan 2010
ISBN 10: 0335237835
ISBN 13: 9780335237838