Assessment

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Assessment Resources in Adult Education and Workforce Development

Description As part of ASAP we reviewed the literature and practices in adult education and workforce development to compile information on existing assessments and related resources. We plan to periodically update this compilation, so feedback on the structure, content, and organization of the compilation is welcome, as are suggestions for resources not yet included (asap@umass.edu). (September 2022)
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Defining and Assessing Literacy and Numeracy Skills for 21st Century Adult Learners: A Summary of Research and Practice

Description Numerous definitions of literacy and numeracy have been developed to date. In this report, we summarized and analyzed 20 definitions of literacy and numeracy. These definitions often respond to specific stakeholders’ goals and agendas. In this paper, however, we do not aim to provide an integrated definition of literacy and numeracy for all people in all places. Instead, we believe operational definitions of constructs as relevant as literacy and numeracy must respond to specific needs given at a specific moment. (September 2022)
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Working Bibliography of Culturally Sustaining and Anti-Racist Assessment Resources

Description Consistent with ASAP’s assessment principles of offering a justice-oriented, antiracist approach, we prepared a working bibliography of culturally sustaining and anti-racist assessment resources. We plan to periodically update this bibliography, so feedback on the structure, content, and organization of the bibliography is welcome, as are suggestions for resources not yet included (asap@umass.edu). (January 2023)
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2024 AERA Annual Meeting

The theme of the 2024 American Education Research Association's annual meeting will be: "Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities: A Call to Action".
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Current Assessment Needs in Adult Education and Workforce Development

Description The present report summarizes the research conducted through focus groups, literature reviews, and listening sessions to understand and document the specific assessment needs in adult education and workforce development. From: The Adult Skills Assessment Program (ASAP) Research Team
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COABE Presents: New Measurable Skill Gains Models Are Coming. Are You Ready?

Satisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. On June 13th, come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary new methods are being applied to support the next generation of NRS assessments under a Department of Education project.
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COABE Presents: New Measurable Skill Gains Models Are Coming. Are You Ready?

Satisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. Come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary new methods are being applied to support the next generation of NRS assessments under a Department of Education project.
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EdTech Bytes: Generative Artificial Intelligence

There's been a lot of chatter lately about Generative AI, its uses, implications, and rapid advancement. World Education presents this four-part series as a way to cover the basics and dive deeper into what this could mean for educators and workforce developers. 1️⃣ Zero to Hero - ChatGPT was released in November of 2022. Get caught up with what has happened since.