Foundations of Teaching and Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Assessment in the K-12 Classroom

Foundations of Teaching and Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Assessment in the K-12 Classroom is designed to provide current and future K-12 teachers with an introduction to the essential concepts and principles of student assessment and evaluation. The book examines trends in testing, and other forms of assessment. It provides readers with helpful information regarding traditional paper-and-pencil methods of assessment, as well as newer methods, including online assessment.

The textbook begins by defining assessment and discussing its various approaches. Later chapters examine selected-response tests, constructed-response tests, formative and summative assessments, portfolio assessment, and more. The text stresses the importance of using practical, hands-on assessment in the K-12 classroom setting and provides helpful tips and effective strategies for successfully implementing assessment in the teaching and learning process.

The second edition features updated introductions, new discussion questions in each chapter, and six new readings. The textbook covers assessment practices, planning daily lessons, the principles of preparing and administering assessment, preparing pre-service teachers for assessment, classroom-based assessment, project-based learning and digital portfolios.

Foundations of Teaching and Learning is well-suited for undergraduate or graduate educational assessment courses focused on K-12 teaching. It can also be used by novice and seasoned teachers alike.