The Microcosm of teaching and learning within the macrocosm of technological change and the challenges of a globalised world, what assessment strategies to adopt?
Samboo, J.
Abstract:
Teaching and learning with the aims to promote social justice, to emancipate the academic community, and to build resilience in the future generation demand constant knowledge of the factors affecting each society in particular its new generation. Equally pertinent is the assessment modalities to adopt that best suits the expectations and challenges awaiting the 21st century learner. Assessment techniques should spawn enthusiasm rather than apprehension in a teacher as the reality of which is anchored in best teaching practices and understanding the demands of the globalised world. Peeking in a pedagogical stance within the globalised world, contemporary educational ethics should rest on developing students who share, cooperate and contribute responsibly to a global society. Indeed, such ethics encompass the way students are assessed that will ultimately impact on reflecting a society of responsible citizens. What type of assessment then? The inevitable inclusion of technology in our lives has skewed the learning rate, the teaching methodologies and the assessment methodologies in a way unthought-of few years ago. Technology enhances teaching and learning but the application of technology is made devoid of meaning if there is absence of democratic ethics within the learning microcosm. Learner based assessment can promote the adaptation to an ever-changing environment endorsing appreciation of values and diverse cultures. The types of assessment backed up by a global curriculum should aim at inspiring students to convey the spirit and ideals of a responsible citizen.
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- Samboo, J. (2013). The Microcosm of teaching and learning within the macrocosm of technological change and the challenges of a globalised world, what assessment strategies to adopt? International Journal of Social Sciences, II(3), 172–186.