This study features a collection of eight case studies of exemplary cases from secondary schools as well as international literature reviews and policy analysis related to formative assessment.

Drawing on theoretical and empirical insights from art teachers in Canada and Europe, this edited volume explores the question of how learning in the arts can be effectively and fairly assessed in the context of higher education. The chapters consider a rich variety of assessment practices across music, visual and plastic arts, performing arts, design, fashion, dance and music and illustrate how knowledge, competencies, skills and progress can be viably and fairly assessed. Contextual challenges to assessment are also considered in depth, and particular attention is paid to the challenges of reconciling teaching in the arts, aimed at an intuitive transformation of the student, and assessing learning that takes on its meaning in subjectivity and sensitivity. This text will benefit researchers, academics and educators in higher education with an interest in assessment in the artistic disciplines and in the topic of creativity more broadly. Those specifically interested in educational assessment policy and the visual arts will also benefit from this book.

"L'évaluation des apprentissages fondée sur la simple quantification des résultats de l'élève est de plus en plus remise en question. Ce sont les lacunes inhérentes à cette méthode qui ont orienté la réflexion vers un nouveau concept: l'évaluation formative des apprentissages, où prédomine le souci de guider le cheminement de chaque élève afin de corriger, rediriger ou améliorer avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Le présent ouvrage, première partie du livre de Gérard Scallon consacré à l'évaluation formative, offre des éléments de réflexion qui doivent alimenter le discours sur l'évaluation des apprentissages. Le lecteur prendra connaissance de la nature de l'évaluation formative et des modèles d'intervention qui peuvent en éclairer et stimuler la pratique. Il constatera que ces modèles peuvent s'appliquer à tous les niveaux d'enseignement et être implantés avec une grande autonomie par l'enseignant. Dans le deuxième tome, l'auteur poursuit un objectif précis: faire de l'évaluation formative une pratique professionnelle qui s'inscrit dans le prolongement des actes pédagogiques ou des actions de formation et, par surcroît, une pratique exercée dans un contexte d'autonomie. L'ouvrage global se révélera un outil précieux pour les praticiens de l'enseignement, surtout ceux qui rechercheront des orientations novatrices. Soulignons à cet effet que, sur le plan pratique, il correspond à la politique de mesure et évaluation établie par le ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. Il intéressera également les chercheurs en mesure et évaluation qui y trouveront des idées suspectibles de faire avancer la réflexion et la recherche en évaluation des apprentissages." Presses de l'Université Laval.

In this book, we can read about new technologies that enhance training and performance; discover new, exciting ways to design and deliver content; and have access to proven strategies, practices and solutions shared by experts. The authors of this book come from all over the world; their ideas, studies, findings and experiences are beneficial contributions to enhance our knowledge in the field of e-learning. The book is divided into three sections, and their respective chapters refer to three macro areas. The first section of the book covers Instructional Design of E-learning, considering methodology and tools for designing e-learning environments and courseware. Also, there are examples of effective ways of gaming and educating. The second section is about Organizational Strategy and Management. The last section deals with the new Developments in E-learning Technology, emphasizing subjects like knowledge building by mobile e-learning systems, cloud computing and new proposals for virtual learning environments/platforms.

The field of education has experienced extraordinary technological, societal, and institutional change in recent years, making it one of the most fascinating yet complex fields of study in social science. Unequalled in its combination of authoritative scholarship and comprehensive coverage, International Encyclopedia of Education, Third Edition succeeds two highly successful previous editions (1985, 1994) in aiming to encapsulate research in this vibrant field for the twenty-first century reader. Under development for five years, this work encompasses over 1,000 articles across 24 individual areas of coverage, and is expected to become the dominant resource in the field. Education is a multidisciplinary and international field drawing on a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines, and this new edition comprehensively matches this diversity. The diverse background and multidisciplinary subject coverage of the Editorial Board ensure a balanced and objective academic framework, with 1,500 contributors representing over 100 countries, capturing a complete portrait of this evolving field. A totally new work, revamped with a wholly new editorial board, structure and brand-new list of meta-sections and articles Developed by an international panel of editors and authors drawn from senior academia Web-enhanced with supplementary multimedia audio and video files, hotlinked to relevant references and sources for further study Incorporates ca. 1,350 articles, with timely coverage of such topics as technology and learning, demography and social change, globalization, and adult learning, to name a few Offers two content delivery options - print and online - the latter of which provides anytime, anywhere access for multiple users and superior search functionality via ScienceDirect, as well as multimedia content, including audio and video files

TOPICS IN THE BOOK Public Basic Schools in Southern Sudan and the Sultanate of Oman (Comparative Study) Using Differentiated Instruction to Promote Creativity, Critical Thinking and Learning: Perspective of Teachers Les compétences génériques recherchées chez les chefs d’établissement d’enseignement à l’ère de la direction au service des apprentissages des élèves Principals’ Teacher Management Strategies and Learners’Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kilifi Sub-County, Kenya Explore the Role of Different Cognitive Functions in Education The Performance of the Textiles and Apparel Sector and the Challenge of Environmental Sustainability in Ghana: A Qualitative Study