Best Practices in Social Studies Assessment Contributor(s): Pearcy, Mark (Editor) |
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ISBN: 168123761X ISBN-13: 9781681237619 Publisher: Information Age Publishing OUR PRICE: $52.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Research - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Social Science - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
Dewey: 300.71 |
LCCN: 2016054968 |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.51 lbs) 158 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The importance of social studies assessment is beyond question. The National Council of the Social Studies' C3 Framework recognizes the importance of high-quality assessments--its major objective, a "deep understanding of the sociocultural world," has as its underpinning the idea that students must be able to investigate the world, and that teachers much be able to assess their understanding of it. However, there is a comparative dearth of research that focuses on effective social studies assessment, particularly with regard to the impact of teacher practice on the development of best practices. Such research is vital to moving social studies away from an emphasis on testing and more towards using assessment as a means of educating our students. |