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30 – Pointless Assessment Practices (w Sarah M. Zerwin)

30 – Pointless Assessment Practices (w Sarah M. Zerwin)

From#EduCrush


30 – Pointless Assessment Practices (w Sarah M. Zerwin)

From#EduCrush

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For too long, the purpose of assessment has been to collect points for a gradebook. As a high school English teacher, Sarah Zerwin decided to uphold a better purpose for assessment: learning. On the episode, Sarah discusses many “point-less” assessment practices such as emphasizing reflection, dialogue, and process. Listen to learn how to shift from a culture of compliance towards a culture of authentic engagement.  Sarah's book: "Pointless: An English Teachers Guide to More Meaningful Grading" View full show notes here!
Released:
Oct 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A celebration of the brave humans who are reimagining education through a liberating praxis. Hosted by assessment specialist Natalie Vardabasso, and teacher Alex Noel, this is a show for change agents who aren't afraid to ask uncomfortable questions, embrace complexity, and continuously empower themselves and others. Your next #EduCrush is right here!