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by Tom Schimmer (Author), Natalie Vardabasso (Author)
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in assessment and student learning. Drawing on culturally responsive practices, this approach fosters innovation, self-reflection, and student engagement. Through narrative-based strategies, educators can elevate formative and summative assessments, promoting authentic, competency-based learning; meaningful growth; and deeper connections to critical competencies, as well as cultural archetypes. This guide helps educators reimagine assessment in diverse, student-centered classrooms.
K-12 teachers can use this book to:
- Revitalize assessment to encourage students' growth as critical, creative thinkers
- Elevate student engagement through creative responses and personal reflections
- Employ elements of narrative structure to explore and hone student competencies
- Cultivate student agency and innovation in contemplating and expressing knowledge
- Create opportunities for students to find personal meaning in their learning experiences
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Looking Back to Look Forward
Chapter 1: Humanity Through Story
Chapter 2: Essential Assessment Through Story
Chapter 3: Critical Competencies Through Story
Part 2: Learning Through Story
Chapter 4: Conflict Through Story
Chapter 5: Harmony Through Story
Chapter 6: Reflection Through Story
Chapter 7: Perspective Through Story
Chapter 8: Imagination Through Story
Chapter 9: Craft Through Story
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.48 x 9.89 x 7.13 IN
Publication Date: May 12, 2025
