Assessment and Learning
- John Gardner - The University of Stirling, UK
This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of assessment that is used to support learning, practice-based theory on assessment for learning, and formative assessment to support individual development and motivate learners.
With a strong list of existing and new contributors, this second edition has been updated to include the latest work on assessment. Readers will find research-informed insights from a wide variety of international contexts. It features:
- New chapters on e-assessment, the learner's perspective on assessment and learning and the influence of assessment on how we value learning
- Teacher-friendly assessment topics
- Practical examples and chapter summaries throughout
This book is useful to teacher educators and researchers on postgraduate courses in education, teaching, learning and assessment.
John Gardner is a professor of education at Queens University Belfast, and President of the British Educational Research Association.
Exploration of subject in significant depth with valuable further sources identified in comprehensive reference lists.
Good consolidation of idears and theory of practice.
Very useful in all areas of the curriculum - especially within professional studies.
A very informative and reflective guide for post graduate trainee teachers
17 very well-written chapters divided into four distinct parts.
Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in the purpose, impact and the effectiveness of different assessment methods.
A most attractive structure, well organised and valuable illustrated examples.
This is an excellent textbook that covers the bases of assessmet practice. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to get behind the theory associated with assessment for learning but it is not a practical guide to technique which might be more useful for trainee teachers.
This book brings together articles about key areas of assessment, which are relevant and up-to-date. Several of my students have bought copies and found it an excellent source of information for their assignments on Assessment.
A useful collection of published works appropriate for DTLLS Module 2.
This second edition is a worthy follow on from the previous edition: extant chapters have been refreshed and six new chapters now included. The authorial writing style makes the book an accessible and thought-provoking read for all who are interested in understanding learning.
