Journal article
Context-based assessment: Creating opportunities for resonance between classroom fields and societal fields
International Journal of Science Education, Vol.38(8), pp.1304-1342
2016
Abstract
There is on-going international interest in the relationships between assessment instruments, students’ understanding of science concepts and context-based curriculum approaches. This study extends earlier research showing that students can develop connections between contexts and concepts – called fluid transitions – when studying context-based courses. We provide an in-depth investigation of one student’s experiences with multiple contextual assessment instruments that were associated with a context-based course. We analyzed the student’s responses to context-based assessment instruments to determine the extent to which contextual tests, reports of field investigations, and extended experimental investigations afforded her opportunities to make connections between contexts and concepts. A system of categorizing student responses was developed that can inform other educators when analyzing student responses to contextual assessment. We also refine the theoretical construct of fluid transitions that informed the study initially. Implications for curriculum and assessment design are provided in light of the findings.
Details
- Title
- Context-based assessment: Creating opportunities for resonance between classroom fields and societal fields
- Authors/Creators
- A. Bellocchi (Author/Creator) - Queensland University of TechnologyD.T. King (Author/Creator) - Queensland University of TechnologyS.M. Ritchie (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Science Education, Vol.38(8), pp.1304-1342
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005542915807891
- Copyright
- 2016 Taylor & Francis
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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