Assessment Reform in Science
Benny H.W. (University Of Hong Kong) Yung
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Description for Assessment Reform in Science
Paperback. Reflects on the purposes of assessment in education and on the role of teachers in these purposes. This book derives from a study of ten teachers in Hong Kong as they tried to change their practice following a reform of the Hong Kong assessment system. It is suitable for practicing teachers, teachers-in-training, and teacher educators. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
Fairness and Fear ? I was startled at the subtitle of the book when I first heard it! Our series has some imaginative titles but none so evocative as this one. But “fear” and “fairness” capture much of teacher thinking about assessment. Indeed, teachers struggle to be fair with students, certainly c- cerned (and often fearful) of failures to be fair, and repercussions that teachers can face as a result. Then there is the fearful enterprise of imposed assessment regimes that many teachers face. Dr. Yung’s book allows us to hear from the teachers on these concerns ? this is ... Read more
Fairness and Fear ? I was startled at the subtitle of the book when I first heard it! Our series has some imaginative titles but none so evocative as this one. But “fear” and “fairness” capture much of teacher thinking about assessment. Indeed, teachers struggle to be fair with students, certainly c- cerned (and often fearful) of failures to be fair, and repercussions that teachers can face as a result. Then there is the fearful enterprise of imposed assessment regimes that many teachers face. Dr. Yung’s book allows us to hear from the teachers on these concerns ? this is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402058837
SKU
V9781402058837
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Ref
99-15
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