Christine Harrison & Margaret Heritage 
Power of Assessment for Learning [EPUB ebook] 
Twenty Years of Research and Practice in UK and US Classrooms

The future of Assessment for Learning 20 years after Inside the Black Box Twenty years after the publication of Inside the Black Box, the landmark review of formative classroom assessment, international education experts Christine Harrison and Margaret Heritage tackle assessment for learning (Af L) anew, with fresh insights gained from two decades of research, theory, and classroom practice. The Power of Assessment for Learning: Twenty Years of Research and Practice in UK & US Classrooms examines the practices and processes of formative assessment over time in both countries, evaluates the benefits accrued to teaching and learning, and considers future developments in growing and sustaining Af L practice. It features: Key Af L ideas, approaches, and supports Vignettes of classroom practice that illustrate Af L in action in the U.K. and U.S. Practice-based evidence to enrich understanding of Af L from both the teacher’s and the student’s perspective Focused on student-centeredness and rich with classroom examples, this book is a ‘sounding board’ for educators to explore and reflect on their own Af L practices and beliefs.