Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology

McDowell, Liz; Sambell, Kay; Davison, Gill

Abstract

This paper examines terms which are currently used to describe what has come to be known as assessment for learning. Relevant terms include formative assessment, assessment for learning, assessment as learning, learning orientated assessment and sustainable assessment. The varying constructions of assessment for learning embodied in these terms are considered. It is suggested that some models focus on only one or two aspects of assessment for learning, often with an emphasis on feedback. More holistic views of assessment for learning are desirable and one such model is presented which has at its heart the improvement of student learning.

• Conference Name: 16th Improving Student Learning Symposium
• Start Date: Sep 1, 2008
• End Date: Sep 3, 2008
• Publication Date: 2009
• Deposit Date: Jun 2, 2017
• Publisher: Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development
• Pages: 56-64
• Book Title: Improving student learning : improving student learning through the curriculum : proceedings of the 16th international symposium
• Chapter Number: n/a
• ISBN: 9781873576786, 1873576781
• Keywords: Education
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/859512