21st Century Learning Assessments – An Overview

Keith, E.K.

CA

IL = Constructivism & IL

Churches, A. (2014). 21st Cenury Assessment. Retrieved from Educational Origami: http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/21st+Century+Assessment

“21^st Century Learning Assessments” is one of many interesting items in a vast array of shared materials that is available on this blog and wiki. The article notes a move away from exam formats as assessments for 21^st century learning.

21^st century assessments must be appropriate to 21^st century learning. Appropriate learning opportunities and assessments include:

• Rich Real World Tasks

• Higher Order Thinking

• Collaboration

• Timely and Appropriate Feedback

• Transparent Schema

• Self and Peer Assessment.

This article contains clear explanations and reasons for each of the requirements for a good 21^st century assessment. It is very useful in getting a big picture understanding of the subject. In addition, the categories discussed will resonate with constructivist teacher librarians, especially in regard to higher order thinking, collaboration, and reflection.