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Modern Learners Podcast #26: Alternatives to Assessment
Category: Education
Duration: 00:43:38
Publish Date: 2017-10-31 07:32:37
Description: With all of the problems associated with standardized testing and school assessments in general, is it finally time to start a different conversation about how we assess learning in schools? That's the question that Will and Bruce discuss on this our 26th episode of the Modern Learners podcast. This conversation stem from a post from Bruce a few weeks ago titled The Testing Emperor Finally Has No Clothes which raised some hackles on the Interwebs. In this discussion, we cover the myths of assessing learning, take a look at ways in which different countries and provinces are rethinking testing, and talk about some of the alternatives for standardized and traditional assessments. And, we talk a lot about what common sense looks like when it comes to grades and assessments of kids and teachers in schools. Don't forget, if you enjoyed listening, why not head over to iTunes and give us a review, or join us in our new Changeleaders Community where we're engaging in conversations just like this one on a regular basis. And Change School 4 kicks off in January. Head on over to our site and add your name to the "first to be notified" list when registration opens. Some of the links discussed in this episode: Beyond Testing: Seven Assessments of Students and School More Effective Than Standardized Tests by Deb Meier The Case Against Grades by Alfie Kohn Assessment by Alfie Kohn A Good Prompt is Worth 1,000 Words by Gary Stager Constructing Modern Knowledge Mastery Consortium High Tech High Student Exhibitions
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