Pedagogical guide for using technology in formative assessment

النوع : Mémoire

Contemporary educational theories are calling for assessment practices to be an integral part of learning. They are as well calling for a shift in our perceptions about assessment, attributing equal place to "assessment for learning" and "assessment of learning" (Earl, 2003). That is, assessment should not only measure learning but promote learning as well. A Computer-A assisted Assessment (CAA) package is used as a platform to demonstrate that a data- driven decision- making utility regarding formative, summative and diagnostic evaluation is an essential ingredient for enhancing instruction, promoting learning and motivating students. In addition, the project aims at the development of a teacher's pedagogical guide for using the above technology tool in formative assessment settings. As part of its development phases, interviews with selected teachers were conducted in an attempt to identify the imperceptions about formative assessment and their current practices, difficulties and needs.