Practical Assessment Research Evaluation Link

http://pareonline.net/
During my search of assessment tools for the development of my assessment plan I came across the above link. I found the link to provide a great deal of articles and authors known for their extensive backgrounds in relation to assessment.

A article titled, "A theoretical model for the authentic assessment of teaching," by
Peter Rennert-Ariev at Loyola College.

Rennert discussed the trend towards authentic assessment in recent years. Authentic assessment as defined in the article are those that: 1) sample the actual knowledge, skills, and dispositions of teachers in teaching and learning contexts; 2) require the integration of multiple types of knowledge and skill; 3) rely on multiple sources of evidence collected over time and in diverse contexts; and 4) are evaluated using codified professional standards. The most common characteristics apparent in the existing literature on authentic assessment suggest the importance of both teacher control over their assessment experience and context sensitivity of the instrument. The author purposes a need for revitalizing authentic assessment and suggests 5 new views for assessing teachers. The first suggestion was to provide the student with more control over assessment. The second is that in order to authenticate assessment the assessment should be conducted within the context of the student's work. Thirdly, allow for reflection on behalf of the student. Fourth, authentic provides the opportunity for the teacher to critique their own practice and teaching methods. Lastly, there must be dialogue between the assessor and those being assessed.

The author concludes that these are merely suggestions and that this article was written to provoke discussion with respect to authentic assessment.