Student-Centered Literacy Assessment in the 6-12 Classroom: An Asset-Based Approach

Ruday and Caprino's book provides practical guidance for creating equitable and meaningful assessments in literacy instruction through an inquiry-based approach. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating students' unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences in assessments, focusing on what they know rather than what they don't. The book is organized into three parts and includes ready-to-implement templates for teachers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this comprehensive and user-friendly book, you will delve into the realm of creating equitable and meaningful assessments in your instructional practices through an inquiry-based approach. Ruday and Caprino redefine the concept of asset-based literacy assessments, emphasizing their centrality on students. They understand that effective assessments must incorporate students' unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences in meaningful and relevant ways. Instead of solely focusing on identifying areas of knowledge gaps, the practices presented in this book offer authentic opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge of essential literacy concepts.

The book is structured into three convenient parts, covering key concepts of asset-based assessment, specific implementation strategies, and integrating these practices into your unique educational context. Designed with busy teachers in mind, this resource includes a comprehensive guide for teachers to utilize during professional development book studies and readily available templates for applying the assessment practices outlined in the book.

By embracing the principles outlined in this book, educators can foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment where students are empowered to demonstrate their knowledge and skills based on their diverse assets.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032207254