21st Century Social Studies Assessment

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• Abstract
• S.S. Learning & Assessment Objectives
• Defining Assessment
• Examples of A.A.
• Advantages of Traditional Assessment
• Disadvantages of A. A.
• Disadvantages of Traditional Assessment
• Advantages of A. A.
• Why we need Change
• Challenges & Controversies of A. A.
• Recommendations
• Conclusion
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We need to change our mindset and belief system. Belief systems of teachers, parents and policymakers are not exact reproduction of formal theories. They are developed through personal experience and forms popular cultural beliefs. Formal theories often influence implicit theories that are held and acted upon. It is difficult to articulate or confront formal theories once they have become a part of popular culture, their influence may be potent but invisible long after they are abandoned by theorist. Learning and assessment cultures can change. Assessment is ‘the tail that ways the dog’. A change of assessment became the engine of the change process and a strong engine is needed to move.

Educational researchers deeply committed to classroom practices in coalition with teachers represent a strong force. .New assessment forms involve a major conceptual shift and both teachers’ and students need to support to change their practices. Students have to accept some responsibility for learning and teachers are charged with creating the condition for this to occur. Assessment is part of the process (Hargreaves, 2002; Dysthe, 2004).

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