The objectives for today are to consider the purposes and uses of assessment in education, the distinction between assessment for learning and assessment of learning, and to expand assessment repertoires while challenging assumptions and resisting anti-educational trends.

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Objectives for Today
• To consider the purposes of assessment and evaluation in
education
• To consider the uses to which assessment information is put
in education
• To consider the ‘assessment for learning’ vs ‘assessment of
learning’ distinction
• To facilitate the expansion of your assessment repertoire
• To radicalise you! Or at least, to challenge your assumptions
and strengthen your arm in resisting anti-educational trends