Transforming Assessment in Education The Hidden World of Language Games

This book transforms our current understanding of assessment practice in different educational settings and cultures. Drawing upon the resources of language games and critical realism the authors argue for an innovative engagement with the philosophical, theoretical and practical foundations of asse...

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Main Authors: Dobson, Stephen Roderick, Fudiyartanto, Fuad Arif (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:The Enabling Power of Assessment
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book transforms our current understanding of assessment practice in different educational settings and cultures. Drawing upon the resources of language games and critical realism the authors argue for an innovative engagement with the philosophical, theoretical and practical foundations of assessment. What is the connection between learning, motivation and assessment? Is assessment for learning a motorway or a blind alley for improved learning outcomes? How can creativity be assessed through the eyes of the connoisseur? How can assessment cultures be understood as forms of life and language games? Do new forms of society transform our assessment practices? A critical appreciation of the work of Royce Sadler is offered for assessment specialists
Physical Description:XXXIX, 196 p. 16 illus online resource
ISBN:9783031269912