Assessing Unstoppable Learning: (A Guide to Systems-Thinking Assessment in a Collaborative Culture)

This user-friendly resource focuses on the assessing element of the the Unstoppable Learning model, which consists of seven elements: (1) planning, (2) launching, (3) consolidating, (4) assessing, (5) adapting, (6) managing, and (7) leading. This guide provides readers with crucial protocols and activities for collectively reworking their assessment systems. By implementing the step-by-step actions shared by the authors, educators can prepare themselves and their students to thrive in 21st century classrooms and beyond.

Unlock the full assessment power of Unstoppable Learning by:

• Reflecting on the collaborative culture of your learning organization and what elements of it are within your control.
• Considering questions designed to focus your work on generating high levels of student achievement.
• Completing activities with collaborative teams to discuss how to better promote productive systems thinking using the book's strategies.
• Learning about balanced assessment systems and how to include formative assessments in addition to summative assessments.
• Embedding evidence-based practices throughout the organization and using protocols for effective team discussions.

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Building Trust and Healthy Relationships to Leverage Assessment
Chapter 2: Seeking Evidence to Launch Assessments With the End in Mind
Chapter 3: Gathering Evidence to Use Assessment as Instruction
Chapter 4: Discussing Evidence to Leverage Assessment as Learning
Chapter 5: Responding to Evidence to Adapt Assessment as Instruction
Chapter 6: Embedding Evidence-Based Practices in Learning Organizations
Epilogue