Embedding Formative Assessment: Practical Techniques for K-12 Classrooms

Wiliam, Dylan; Leahy, Siobhán

ISBN 10: 1941112293 / ISBN 13: 9781941112298

Editore: Solution Tree, 2015

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This clear, practical guide for teachers centers on practical formative assessment techniques for implementing five key strategies in K-12 classrooms.

Informazioni sull?autore: Dylan Wiliam, PhD, is a consultant who works with educators in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other countries to develop effective, research-based formative assessment practices. He is former deputy director of the Institute of Education at the University of London. From teaching in urban public schools to directing a large-scale testing program to serving in university administration, his professional path has led to a variety of positions at the forefront of education. Dr. Wiliam was also, from 2003 to 2006, senior research director at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey.During his early years of teaching in inner-city classrooms, Dr. Wiliam focused on physics and mathematics. He later joined the faculty of Chelsea College, University of London, which later became part of King s College London. Here, he worked on developing innovative assessment schemes in mathematics before accepting leadership of the King s College Mathematics Education Program.For three years, Dr. Wiliam served as the academic coordinator of the Consortium for Assessment and Testing in Schools, which developed a variety of assessments for the national curriculum of England and Wales. He then returned to King s College to serve as dean of the School of Education before being promoted to assistant principal of the college.In 1998, he coauthored a major review of research evidence on formative assessment with Paul Black and has worked with many teachers in the United Kingdom and United States on developing formative assessment practices to support learning.In addition to a doctor of education, Dr. Wiliam holds numerous degrees in mathematics and mathematics education.

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Titolo: Embedding Formative Assessment: Practical ...
Casa editrice: Solution Tree
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
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