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This book reimagines formative assessment by advocating for a dynamic, poetic approach that delves into students' meaning-making processes. It is a guide for teachers seeking innovative approaches to formative assessment, promoting a holistic, creative, reflective, and collaborative learning environment.
List of contents
Chapter 1 : Humanizing Assessments Foundations & Framework By Sarah J. Donovan
Chapter 2 : Using Visuals & Poetry Writing to Illuminate Student LearningBy Anna J. Small Roseboro
Chapter 3 : Poetic Pathways to Comprehension By Sarah Donovan
Chapter 4 : Creative Inquiry: Centering the Heart of LearningBy Barbara Edler
Chapter 5 : Unlocking Language: Poetry as a Tool for Vocabulary Study By Gayle Sands
Chapter 6 : Summative Assessment: Demonstrating Learning as a Poetry Expo By Kim Johnson
Chapter 7 : Reflecting Back and Moving Forward
About the author
Sarah J. Donovan has over 20 years of teaching experience in grades 6-20 and is an Associate Professor of Secondary Education English at Oklahoma State University. She teaches pre-service and in-service teacher courses and leads professional development across the country in humanizing English language arts pedagogy. Her research focuses on the lifespan of teachers.
Kim Johnson has taught for over 3 decades in public and private schools at all grades from preschool through secondary grades, and currently serves as the District Literacy Specialist for Pike County School System in Zebulon, Georgia.
Anna J. Small Roseboro is a National Board Certified Teacher and National Writing Project Fellow with 40 years of experience, living and working in five states, teaching English Language Arts and Public Speaking to middle school, high school, and college students in public and private schools.
Barbara Edler is a Composition Instructor and Writer and taught high school English, Speech and Drama, and Talented and Gifted students for over 42 years.
Gayle Sands is currently a Professional Development School Liaison at McDaniel College. She previously served 27 years as a Middle School ELA teacher and Reading Specialist in Carroll County, MD.
