Assessment of Learning by Wynne Harlen Obe

Assessment of Learning by Wynne Harlen Obe

This book takes a critical look at how students′ achievements are assessed for a range of purposes, from reporting progress to selection and qualification. It considers the relationship between what is taught, and how, and what and how learning outcomes are assessed. The impact of using assessment results for setting targets and evaluation of provision for learning is also discussed. The pros and cons of using tests and examinations and alternatives based on the judgments of teachers are considered in terms of four key criteria: validity, reliability, impact and required resources. Evidence from research and examples of current practice in different countries within and outside the UK support the case for making more and better use of teachers′ judgments in assessment of learning. In this way assessment of learning (summative assessment) can be compatible with assessment for learning (formative assessment).

Professor Wynne Harlen is one of the key international figures in primary science. She was most recently head of the Scottish Council for Research in Education and is now retired.

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ISBN 13	9781412935197
ISBN 10	1412935199
Title	Assessment of Learning
Author	Wynne Harlen Obe
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2007-10-02
Number of pages	176
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