Assessment and Learning
- John Gardner - The University of Stirling, UK
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.
With a strong list of existing and new contributors, this second edition has been updated to include the latest work on assessment. 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 postgraduate courses in education, teaching, learning and assessment.
John Gardner is a professor of education at Queens University Belfast, and President of the British Educational Research Association.
Excellent book added to reading list for ED303 Module
This second edition is a worthy follow on from the previous edition: extant chapters have been refreshed and six new chapters now included. The authorial writing style makes the book an accessible and thought-provoking read for all who are interested in understanding learning.
This is a really well-presented book collating a range of research on assessment fom the Assessment Reform Group (ARG), but it is too advanced for PTLLS learners in my opinon. I will use it as recommended reading for DTLLS, but will list it as an essential text for PGCE.
This is a really well-presented book collating a range of research on assessment from the Assessment Reform Group (ARG), but it is too advanced for PTLLS learners in my opinon. I will use it as recommended reading for DTLLS, but will list it as an essential text for PGCE.
This book's overarching theme is how assessment contributes to learning drawing on varied range of research from old favourites like Black and Wiliam and Ecclestone. The research is based in a variety of different contexts which broadens its applicability. The Learners' Perspective chpter wa of particular interest as it is often neglected in discussions/ texts on assessment. Also of particular interest as a teacher trainer within FE was Instrumentalism and Achievement and the Chapter titled Role of Assessment in Developing Motivation was also of interest as motivation is very dear to my heart.
An excellent collection of articles
This text provides an eclectic mix of relevant ideas which includes current thinking about assessment for learning and agency.
This book provides a useful range of ideas that consider assessment and learning from both learner and assessor perspectives. Theoretical ideas include fascinating sociocultural perspectives, which suit students on the module it is being recommended for.
Good evaluation of assessment and informative read
Excellent comprehensive book. Very good useful ideas for implementing key strategies around assessment in teaching and learning.
