Tired of Teaching to the Test? Alternative Approaches to Assessing Student Learning
Citation
Abbott, L. (2012). Tired of Teaching to the Test? Alternative Approaches to Assessing Student Learning. Rangelands, 34(3), 34-38.Publisher
Society for Range ManagementJournal
RangelandsAdditional Links
https://rangelands.orgAbstract
If you ask teachers what they feel is most rewarding about their work, nearly all will say it’s the joy that comes when students “get it,” and when students are motivated to learn, enjoy learning, and find it a rewarding experience. When asked about which tasks are most disagreeable, grading usually ranks quite highly. Similarly, students generally rate engaging learning activities highly and, with a few exceptions, don’t relish taking exams. We typically use exams to assess student learning, and grades provide a means of recognizing specific levels of achievement or mastery. But can we effectively assess the diverse competencies and real-world skills that we want our students to develop with exams alone?Type
textArticle
Language
enISSN
0190-0528ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.2111/1551-501X-34.3.34