Enhancing learning through formative assessment and feedback /

Irons, Alastair, 1962-

Enhancing learning through formative assessment and feedback / Alastair Irons - London ; New York : Routledge, [2008] - xiv, 158 p. : ill. ; 23 cm - Key guides for effective teaching in higher education series . - Effective teaching in higher education .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Principles of formative assessment and formative feedback -- Student learning environment -- Using formative assessment and formative feedback in learning and teaching -- Formative assessment and feedback techniques -- Making use of ICTs in formative assessment and formative feedback -- Benefits of formative feedback for academic staff -- Case studies -- Summary and recommendations

It is argued that formative assessment and feedback is the single most useful thing teachers can do for students. This work offers a practical introduction to formative assessment and provides formative feedback in higher education.

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Educational tests and measurements
Feedback (Psychology)
Education, Higher
College teaching.
College students--Rating of
Education.
Higher & further education, tertiary education
Adult education, continuous learning