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More than a grade: The human side of assessment
22 November 2023, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Join Mary Richardson for this Professorial Lecture as she presents her theory of 'assessment dysmorphia' and reflects on how individuals can be shaped by assessment outcomes.
This event is free.
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IOE Events
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UCL IOE20 Bedford WayLondonWC1H 0AL
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Educational assessments, particularly tests like exams are something that most people can recall, reflect upon and most importantly, see as key points in their life. Such is the influence of testing and test outcomes that it remains a public focus for discussion, and yet the experiences of individuals are under-researched and often dismissed as being irrelevant.
This lecture will reflect on the work of the past decade on the ethics of assessment and what it means to be assessed in educational settings. Mary will explore how assessments might impact individuals' view of themselves and others as learners.
She will draw on her own experiences and those of the many students she has had the privilege of working with to consider why we need to change what we do when we assess – and crucially, to change how we as a society perceive the aims of education and what is considered valuable in terms of academic achievement.
This in-person event will be particularly useful for researchers, policy makers and teachers.
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About the Speakers
Professor Mary Richardson
Professor of Educational Assessment and Leader of the EdD Professional Doctorate Programme at UCL IOE
Her interest in assessment stems from doing poorly at school and then returning to education as a mature student following a decade of working in theatre in education programmes in London.
Her research combines the philosophy and sociology of education to explore themes around ethics, and she is currently researching AI-led testing and test taker experiences.
More about Professor Mary RichardsonProfessor Nicola Walshe (Chair)
IOE Pro-Director Education and Executive Director at UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education
Her research is predominantly in the field of high-quality teacher education practices in climate change and environmental sustainability education.
Her recent research projects explore the processes by which arts-in-nature practice supports children’s connection with the environment and thereby, their wellbeing.
More about Professor Nicola Walshe (Chair)Dr Tina Isaacs (Respondent)
Honorary Associate Professor in Educational Assessment at UCL IOE
Her interests explore examinations and assessment policy and development. She also looks at education policy and politics, qualifications development, accreditation and regulation and comparative studies.
More about Dr Tina Isaacs (Respondent)