Leading the Way to Assessment for Learning by
Designed to help school administrators, district leaders (or personnel), and superintendents support educators and students in the assessment process. This guide describes indicators of successful assessment practice and ways of supporting teachers in the classroom, as well as examples of how leaders have modeled assessment for learning to colleagues and students in their school communities. It also offers a practical approach to the challenges of meeting traditional evaluation standards, while assessing learning in many other ways. This book also features a collection of pertinent research summaries, as well as reproducibles to help implement the ideas into practice.
Transforming Schools and Systems Using Assessment (2nd Edition) by
Research shows that quality classroom assessment is the solution to improving education in schools today. Assessment for learning engages students in developing their own learning skills and providing the proof of learning that is required for teachers to report according to regulations. In order for this paradigm shift to happen for students in the classroom, the change must begin with policy makers and leaders. Transforming Schools and Systems Using Assessment: A Practical Guide (the second edition of Transforming Barriers to Assessment for Learning: Lessons Learned from Leaders) shows how school administrators, district personnel and superintendents have implemented a new system of learning for all. By experiencing the process and benefits of assessment for learning first-hand, lead learners can become enthusiastic models for colleagues and students.
Making classroom assessment work by
In simple and easy-to-follow steps, Dr. Anne Davies leads educators on the path to quality classroom assessment - the bridge between what research shows and what teachers can do in their classrooms to prepare students for their lifelong learning journey. This updated edition of Making Classroom Assessment Work offers more ideas and examples of using assessment for learning to guide instruction and present evidence of success. The thoughtful and thought-provoking framework provides a guide for teachers to follow : from involving students, parents, and community members in the assessment process to evaluating and reporting progress.
