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Zusatztext "Formative assessment makes a real difference to student learning, often the difference between graduation and drop out, so this thoughtful, practical and research-informed book by Alastair Irons is a really welcome addition to the work in this field. Of particular value is the chapter on using technology to help staff give feedback effectively and efficiently. The book is really brought to life by the case studies, which contextualise the pragmatic guidance expressed throughout the volume."-- Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Higher Education Diversity in Learning and Teaching, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK Informationen zum Autor Alastair Irons is Associate Dean in the School of Computing! Engineering and Information Sciences at Northumbria University. Klappentext This book is based on the argument that detailed and developmental formative feedback is the single most useful thing teachers can do for students. It helps to clarify the expectations of higher education and assist all students to achieve their potential. This book promotes student learning through formative assessment and feedback! which: enables self-assessment and reflection in learning encourages teacher-student dialogue helps clarify what is good performance provides students with quality information to help improve their learning encourages motivation and self-confidence in students aids the teacher in shaping teaching Underpinned by the relevant theory! the practical advice and examples in this book directly address the issues of how to motivate students to engage in formative assessment effectively and shows teachers how they can provide further useful formative feedback. Zusammenfassung Based on the argument that, detailed and developmental formative feedback is the single useful thing teachers can do for students, this work helps to clarify the expectations of higher education. It promotes student learning through formative assessment and feedback, which enables self-assessment and reflection in learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Student Learning Environment 3. Principles of Formative Assessment and Feedback 4. Using Formative Assessment and Formative Feedback in Learning and Teaching 5. Formative Feedback and Reflective Learning 6. Types of Formative Assessment and Feedback 7. Making Use of ICTs for Formative Feedback 8. Benefits of Formative Feedback for Academic Staff 9. Conclusions ...
