Sackstein also raises important considerations for educators, urging them to examine their implicit biases to improve their relationships with students. Additionally, he emphasises the need to deepen their understanding of the impact of grades and assessments on students' self-image and their ability to reach their full potential as learners. Furthermore, he advocates for the development of personalized assessment systems that ensure an accurate, fair, and equitable portrayal of what students know and can do.
Key Features
- Examine implicit biases: Improve relationships with students.
- Understand the impact of grades: Recognise how assessments affect self-image and learning potential.
- Personalised assessment systems: Ensure fair and accurate representations of student knowledge and abilities.
Additional Information
In addition to presenting the relevant research, Sackstein draws from personal experience and the reflections of students, teachers, and administrators to present a compelling case for approaching assessment through the SEL lens. Educators at all levels who have witnessed the devastating effects that testing can have on students' beliefs in themselves as learners will find Assessing with Respect to be an invaluable guide to ensuring better outcomes—and better emotional health—for all students.
