Being Assessment-Literate: Why Should We?
Webinar date: December 2024
Presenter: Lucas Manente
In this webinar, we started with exploring basic concepts of assessment, emphasizing the difference between formative and summative assessments and how we can use them appropriately. We then critically examined the qualities that define a “good” test, focusing on its validity, reliability, practicality, and impact on teaching i.e.: washback.
Finally, we discussed the importance of being assessment-literate to better discuss assessment practices with stakeholders, adapt assessments to be more contextually appropriate and thus being better able to make informed decisions and teach our lessons with a more critical eye.
This webinar explored:
- How to differentiate between formative and summative assessments and when to use them.
- What makes a test “good” by examining its validity, reliability, practicality, and teaching impact.
- The importance of being assessment-literate.
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About the presenter
Lucas Manente is a teacher, teacher educator, and Director of Studies at Accademia Britannica - International House Rome. He holds a Delta and a Master’s degree in educational human resources. Currently, he is pursuing his second Master’s degree with the University of Chichester in Professional Development for Language Education.