Rethinking Assessments | Transform.Ed Briefing #116
Inside the Briefing: From Socratic seminars to competency-based assessments - understanding the science and evidence behind assessments that drive learning.
Quick Updates 🔔
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This remote internship opportunity is for young professionals and students. Mentor-Intern Program is the world’s first SEL-embedded work-integrated learning experience offered by the Global Citizenship Foundation. The last date to apply to the program is April 24!
Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Feel free to share this opportunity with young people looking to develop social-emotional skills in a hands-on global work environment. What’s more? Graduates of this program include educators and professionals switching careers.
Big Ideas 💡
How Educational Leaders Can Cultivate Resilience
By Dr. Roy Schwartzman | .ed Magazine
How to Create Assessments that Drive Learning
By Karin Hess | ASCD
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following do you think represents a more holistic approach to evaluate student learning?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
One-third of respondents voted for competency-based assessments, another third preferred self and peer reviews, while the rest selected Socratic seminars and reflections.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Executive Summary >> Reimagining Education: The International Science and Evidence Based Education Assessment
By UNESCO MGIEP
This summary for decision-makers outlines key policy recommendations for transforming education toward a whole-brain, learner-centric, and socially inclusive model for human flourishing. It emphasizes interconnected learning, self-growth, early interventions, mother-tongue instruction, and global collaboration over credentialism and meritocracy.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Apr 16 | PAID ENTRY >> AI Teaching Skills: Assessment for Learning with AI
This is an Online Event hosted by English for Asia (via Eventbrite).
Apr 17 | FREE ENTRY >> Teaching Tomorrow’s Writers: AI as a Thinking Partner for K–5 Educators
This is an Online Event hosted by EdWeb.
Apr 18 | FREE ENTRY >> Assessments That Empower Learning: A Proficiency-Based Approach
This is an Online Event hosted by Klett World Languages (via Eventbrite).
May 07 | FREE ENTRY >> Reflections on Evidence-Based Grading Practices: What We Learned for Next Year
This is an Online Event hosted by Education Week.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » Takhté Siah (Blackboards)
Blackboards is an exploration of human resilience set against the harsh mountain landscape of Kurdistan. Against the stark reality of war, it reflects on the pursuit of knowledge portraying a timeless but deeply political world.
Documentary » Making the Grade
Making the Grade is a heartwarming exploration of the transformative power of music and the dedication it inspires. Through the bond between teachers and students, the documentary celebrates perseverance, passion, and the joy of learning.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Assessments for Learning
By University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Books 📚
Education Assessment Resource » Looking Together at Student Work: A Companion Guide to Assessing Student Learning
By Tina Blythe, David Allen, Barbara Schieffelin Powel
Community Connect 💭
How do you as educators balance the need for standardized assessments with the importance of diverse and holistic evaluation methods that capture students’ critical thinking, creativity, and socio-emotional growth? What challenges do you face in implementing alternative assessment strategies, and how do you address them within your educational setting?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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Job Opportunities 📥
Academic and Research Positions (University Level)
🇺🇸 Visiting Assistant Professor (British and Postcolonial Literature), Haverford College, Pennsylvania (Deadline: 16 Apr 2025)
🇨🇳 Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Mathematics-Big Data), Wenzhou Business College, Shanghai (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Visiting Assistant Professor (Art History), The University of Iowa, Iowa City (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Assistant Professor (Psychology), College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇰🇼 Assistant Professor/Instructor (Mathematics), Australian University, Mubarak Al-Abdullah (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
INGO/NGO Positions (Global Organizations)
🇱🇧 Policy Planning Specialist (Education), UNESCO, Beirut (Deadline: 10 Apr 2025)
School Leadership and Administrative Roles
🇬🇧 Assistant Principal, Thames Valley School, Reading (Deadline: 29 Apr 2025)
🇦🇪 Assistant Principal (Director of Early Years), GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail (Deadline: 30 Apr 2025)
🇩🇪 School Principal, Swiss International School, Fellbach (Deadline: 30 Apr 2025)
🇩🇪 Primary School Principal, Strothoff International School, Frankfurt (Deadline: 01 Aug 2025)
K-12 Teaching Opportunities
🇬🇧 Teacher (Biology), Uppingham School, Oakham (Deadline: 21 Apr 2025)
🇬🇧 Head of Geography, Blenheim High School, Epsom (Deadline: 28 Apr 2025)
🇰🇪 Junior School Teacher (Years 2-4), Kenton College Preparatory School, Nairobi (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
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