Description
Book SynopsisA ‘one-stop shop’ for assessment for student teachers covering all major assessment types carefully balancing theory with practical case studies and classroom activities.
Trade ReviewDamien Murchan and Gerry Shiel have provided an invaluable resource for both qualified and student teachers. The authors have written a text which drills down under the surface of practice facilitating the understanding of the fundamental underpinning theoretical constructs of assessment. Supported by case studies, thought-provoking questions and supplemental material on the accompanying website, this volume will contribute to a more informed professional body and more effective practice in the classroom.
-- Mhairi Beaton
Damian Murchan and Gerry Shiel have written a brilliantly organised, practical and in-depth book on all the key aspects of assessment that teachers are likely to encounter throughout their professional careers. While the book and its companion website will demand reflection and active engagement, readers can expect to be richly rewarded in terms of gaining a more sophisticated understanding of how assessment can be used to enhance teaching and learning in every classroom.
-- Michael O′Leary
Table of ContentsCh1: Assessment in education: Learning contexts and professional standards Ch2: Validity, reliability and fairness Ch3: Understanding assessment of learning: Purposes, impacts and challenges Ch4: Understanding assessment for learning: Purposes, impacts and challenges Ch5: Implementing assessment for learning: Techniques and illustrations for classroom use Ch6: Designing and implementing summative written assessments for classroom use Ch7: Performance-based assessment Ch8: Interpreting and using scores from standardised tests and examinations Ch9: Record-keeping, feedback and reporting from classroom assessment Ch10: Differentiating assessment to accommodate learners’ needs Ch11: Assessment planning and policy at class, school and system levels Ch12: Conclusions about assessment in education
