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This book covers the narratives of three authors who have different educational backgrounds, academic experiences, and fields of study. It interrogates and discusses the topic of educational assessment in different education systems, which represent eastern and western cultures and political contexts. The book provides recommendations for developing teachers' assessment literacy in teacher education and professional development programs. It also serves as a springboard for futher inquiry into the subject.
About the author
Kim Koh, Ph.D. (2004), The University of British Columbia, is Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. She has published numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including
Improving Teachers' Assessment Literacy (Pearson, 2011), and
Mastering the Art of Authentic Assessment, Vols. I and II (Pearson, 2011).
Cecille DePass, Ph.D. (1988), University of Calgary, is Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary. She has vast experiences in teaching curriculum courses in preservice and inservice teacher education programs. She is the Editor of
Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry.
Sean Steel, Ph.D. (2011), University of Calgary, is a public school teacher and university lecturer. He has published numerous articles, books, and book chapters. His books include
The Pursuit of Wisdom and Happiness in Education: Historical Sources and Contemplative Practices (SUNY Press, 2014),
Teacher Education and the Pursuit of Wisdom: A Practical Guide for Education Philosophy Courses (Peter Lang, 2017), and
Suffering and the Intelligence of Love in the Teaching Life: In Light and in Darkness (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2019).
