Using Active Learning as Assessment in the Postsecondary Classroom

Provides a conceptual framework for introducing active learning into the classroom as a tool for assessment. Notes that formative assessment can be a powerful tool for transforming a passive classroom into one filled with active participants. Discusses what is assessed, what are the criteria, who wi...

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Published in:	The Clearing house Vol. 71; no. 2; pp. 73 - 76
Main Author:	Bonwell, Charles C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Washington Taylor & Francis Group 01-11-1997 Heldref Publications Taylor & Francis Inc
Subjects:	Academic Achievement Active Learning Class Activities Class discussion Classroom techniques Classrooms College Faculty College instruction Colleges & universities Communication Skills Educational Change Educational equipment Educational evaluation Educational Facilities Improvement Evaluation Criteria Feedback (Response) Formative assessment Formative Evaluation Group Discussion Higher Education Informal Assessment Instructional Improvement Learning Learning Activities Pharmacies Student Evaluation Student evaluation of teacher performance Student Improvement Student Participation Summative Evaluation Teachers Teaching Methods What's New In Washington DC United States > US San Francisco California
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Summary:	Provides a conceptual framework for introducing active learning into the classroom as a tool for assessment. Notes that formative assessment can be a powerful tool for transforming a passive classroom into one filled with active participants. Discusses what is assessed, what are the criteria, who will assess, and how the object of assessment will be assessed. (SR)
Bibliography:	Theme Issue: Forms and Functions of Formative Assessment.
ISSN:	0009-8655 1939-912X
DOI:	10.1080/00098659709599328