Hi all,
In Oregon we are looking at the the emotional impact of assessments (defined broadly, including formative and summative assessments) in schools. We are working on figuring out how to use quality assessment practices in school to impact the emotional affect of educators, students, and families, and trying to use it to support trauma informed practices. One example could include using more informal formative assessments to influence and adjust teaching and student support so that students are not penalized for not understanding or being able to test well. There are many other ways we are considering influencing assessment practices to be trauma informed as well.
We would greatly appreciate any research you know of that might include information about:
- The emotional impact of assessments on students, families, and/or staff;
- Trauma informed approaches to assessment in school;
- Ways to support staff and or students in ensuring that quality assessment practices are used to support teaching, learning, and building knowledge and confidence, and not just for evaluation or ranking purposes;
- Anything else you might think might be related.
Thank you!
Maureen
