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Moving away from pencil-and-paper tests

January 1, 2014 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions
Existing (and essentially school-based) approaches to assessment involve recording the extent to which learners gain particular knowledge or skills. In informal settings, outcomes depend on the participant’s own agenda. Michalchik and Gallagher propose an approach to assessment—of both individuals and programmes—that focuses on learner behaviour instead of on pre-determined objectives.

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  • 2014 10 22 Heather KING
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    King's College London
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    Resource Type: Research Brief
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Exhibitions

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