Foundations of Teaching and Learning

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Foundations of Teaching and Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Assessment in the K-12 Classroom</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is designed to provide current and future K-12 teachers with an introduction to the essential concepts and principles of student assessment and evaluation. The book examines trends in testing and other forms of assessment. It provides readers with helpful information regarding traditional paper-and-pencil methods of assessment as well as newer methods including online assessment.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The textbook begins by defining assessment and discussing its various approaches. Later chapters examine selected-response tests constructed-response tests formative and summative assessments portfolio assessment and more. The text stresses the importance of using practical hands-on assessment in the K-12 classroom setting and provides helpful tips and effective strategies for successfully implementing assessment in the teaching and learning process.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The second edition features updated introductions new discussion questions in each chapter and six new readings. The textbook covers assessment practices planning daily lessons the principles of preparing and administering assessment preparing pre-service teachers for assessment classroom-based assessment project-based learning and digital portfolios.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Foundations of Teaching and Learning</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is well-suited for undergraduate or graduate educational assessment courses focused on K-12 teaching. It can also be used by novice and seasoned teachers alike.</span></p>