Assessment for Experiential Learning

Chans book explores the challenges in assessing experiential learning,deepens our understanding,and inspires readers to think critically about the purpose of assessment in experiential learning. It offers a collection of best assessment practice employed by teachers around the world and discusses the idea of assessment literacy. The book is particularly informative to academic developers,teachers,students,and community partners who struggle with the development and assessment for experiential learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Chans book delves into the complexities of assessing experiential learning, enriching our understanding and prompting readers to engage in critical thought regarding the purpose of assessment in this realm.

Experiential learning, recognized for its effectiveness in student learning, particularly in cultivating holistic competencies such as 21st-century skills, soft skills, and transferable skills, has gained widespread attention in universities worldwide. These competencies are deemed crucial for individuals to thrive in the rapidly evolving global and technology-driven 21st-century society. To meet this demand, universities are actively organizing experiential learning activities and programs, aiming to provide students with enriching and diverse learning experiences.

However, the assessment of these experiential learning programs remains limited, ambiguous, and contentious. Assessment plays a pivotal role in education policies and students' approaches to learning, yet educators face challenges in evaluating less traditional forms of learning, including service learning, entrepreneurship, cross-disciplinary projects, internships, and student exchanges. While the current assessment landscape encompasses assessments measuring knowledge in core content areas such as mathematics, law, languages, science, and social studies, there is a scarcity of assessments and research that focus on holistic competencies. How can we assess students' ability to think critically, problem-solve, adapt, self-manage, and collaborate?

At the heart of the discussion in this book lies the question of why students are assessed and how they should be assessed to maximize their learning outcomes. By presenting a compilation of best assessment practices employed by teachers across the globe, this volume brings together both theoretical and empirical research that underpins assessment, as well as the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in the assessment process.

Through its comprehensive coverage, Chans book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with assessing experiential learning. It encourages educators and policymakers to reevaluate their assessment strategies and embrace a more holistic and inclusive approach that recognizes the unique strengths and abilities of students. By doing so, we can foster a learning environment that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Weight: 860g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367863234