Rehumanizing Assessment

Discover the transformative power of storytelling in assessment and student learning. Drawing on culturally responsive practices, this approach fosters innovation, self-reflection, and student engagement. Through narrative-based strategies, educators can elevate formative and summative assessments, promoting authentic, competency-based learning; meaningful growth; and deeper connections to critical competencies, as well as cultural archetypes. This guide helps educators reimagine assessment in diverse, student-centered classrooms.



K–12 teachers can use this book to:


• Revitalize assessment to encourage students' growth as critical, creative thinkers

• Elevate student engagement through creative responses and personal reflections

• Employ elements of narrative structure to explore and hone student competencies

• Cultivate student agency and innovation in contemplating and expressing knowledge

• Create opportunities for students to find personal meaning in their learning experiences


Contents:


Introduction


Part 1: Looking Back to Look Forward


Chapter 1: Humanity Through Story


Chapter 2: Essential Assessment Through Story


Chapter 3: Critical Competencies Through Story


Part 2: Learning Through Story


Chapter 4: Conflict Through Story


Chapter 5: Harmony Through Story


Chapter 6: Reflection Through Story


Chapter 7: Perspective Through Story


Chapter 8: Imagination Through Story


Chapter 9: Craft Through Story


Epilogue


References and Resources


Index