Assessment As Learning: Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning

by Lorna M. Earl

Take the confusion out of assessment, and make it work to enhance the learning process―every day!

Assessment and evaluation are central to educational reform, and they represent major shifts in thinking about learning, about schools, and about teaching. Assessment as Learning represents one of these crucial changes, but it encompasses more than just using a variety of new techniques. The concept of Assessment as Learning allows teachers to use their judgment about children′s understanding to inform the teaching process and to determine what to do for individual children.

This timely resource takes the mystery and confusion out of assessment by reframing its purpose in student evaluation and learning. It will provide teachers and school and district administrators

Mechanisms for effective use of assessment as learning in a variety of contexts Compelling, real-life examples and case studies drawn from the author′s own experiences Sample rubrics and lesson plans as well as "Ideas for Follow-up" at the end of each chapter An understanding of the possible confusion surrounding assessment and its place in the learning process A detailed discussion of the changing role of schooling and our increasing knowledge about the complex nature of learning Learn to embrace assessment, not just as a tool for student evaluation, but as a valuable strategy for everyday classroom learning.

Genres: Teaching, Education

152 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2003

Reviews

[joshigaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rather liked this text. I didn't feel as though I were being talked down to, nor did I feel that I was being spoken to as if I were twelve--common practices in academic texts about education. On the contrary the information was presented in an easily understandable manner without being too cheesy, and I felt that the information was relevant and helpful. Recommended for educators looking to improve their assessment methods.

[Exavidreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are many books out there on classroom assessment. If you are a teacher new to the field of AfL, AaL, classroom assessment, etc., this is the book for you. The language it easy to understand, there are references to other authors that talk about something in particular and there examples from the classroom that can motivate you because you know someone out there has already done it and it works.

[gille · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a course I took online. Some very cool theories about assessment for educators. I would recommend it to all teachers who want to change they way they use assessment in the classroom.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Earl uses great strategies to have teachers look at how they use assessment: is it to guide where students need to go to learn?

Or it is an end-all, final determination? Very interesting indeed for an educator...