Edmund W. Gordon - Assessment for Education

Edmund W Gordon discusses the evolution of educational assessment, emphasizing a shift from assessment of learning to assessment for learning. He highlights the need for assessments to inform and improve teaching, rather than just measure past achievements. Gordon shares insights from a Commission he led, which explored the future of assessment, advocating for a focus on developing intelligence. He contrasts formative and summative assessments, advocating for the former as a tool for development. Gordon concludes with his vision of using assessment as a teaching device, focusing on the learner's context and behaviors.

What is the main focus of assessment for education as described in the text?

What was the purpose of the Commission on the future of assessment mentioned in the text?

What challenge did Professor Boykin present to the Commission?

In what ways does the speaker suggest assessment can contribute to the cultivation of intelligence?

What role do Socratic dialogues play in the speaker's conception of pedagogy?

How does the speaker differentiate between formative and summative assessment?

What is the significance of the book 'Knowing What Students Know' in the context of assessment?

How does the speaker view the relationship between assessment and teaching?

What insights does the speaker provide regarding the future of assessment?

What are the key components of assessment for learning as described by the speaker?