Visibly Learning: Teachers’ Assessment Practices for Students with High and Very High Needs

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Bourke, R., Mentis, M., and Todd, L. 2011 15(4), pp. 405–419. Visibly Learning: Teachers’ Assessment Practices for Students with High and Very High Needs

Bourke, R., Mentis, M., and Todd, L. (2011). “Visibly Learning: Teachers’ Assessment Practices for Students with High and Very High Needs”. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 15(4), pp. 405–419.

This paper provides a way to think about formative assessment. It explores how teachers can use narrative assessment and learning stories to:

  • make the learning of students with high and very high needs visible
  • engage in meaningful dialogue with them and others in their care communities.

The paper is based on New Zealand research and could be used to start discussion on narrative assessment.

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