May 1, 2024
3 minute read
Assessment for Learning (AfL) is a powerful teaching and learning strategy that helps students monitor their own progress and identify areas where they need additional support. It is an ongoing process that involves gathering evidence about student learning, interpreting that evidence, and using it to make informed decisions about instruction.
Why is Assessment for Learning Important?
AfL is important because it helps students to:
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Find a path to becoming a Assessment for Learning. Learn more at:
OpenCourser.com/topic/zu6pz0/assessment
Reading list
We've selected ten books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Assessment for Learning.
This guidebook provides a broad overview of classroom assessment.
Explores assessment for learning in mathematics, focusing on theoretical and practical aspects.
Serves as a guide for teachers on formative assessment.
Provides guidance on how to give effective feedback to students.
Demonstrates how to apply the principles of culturally relevant pedagogy to assessment for learning.
Focuses specifically on assessment for learning in language teaching.
Explores the connection between assessment and science education.
Focuses specifically on assessment in physical education.
Focuses specifically on assessment for learning in early childhood education.
Focuses specifically on self-assessment by students.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/zu6pz0/assessment