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(by Martin Lackéus, Me Analytics AB)
There are a lot of progression models for learning, illustrating how a learner progresses from novice to expert. Fewer progression models outline how teachers progress from simple to advanced modes of assessing their students. At the latest EntreAssess meeting, we articulated such a new model. Two key dimensions that determine teachers’ assessment modes are
- complexity of learner paths, and
- sophistication of the tools and methods used for assessing learners.
As the learner path becomes more complex, there is an increasing need for sophisticated tools and methods. The new progression model will illustrate this, bringing clarity to the fuzzy field of innovative assessment. It will allow us to map out different tools, methods and examples in terms of how they help teachers in their important work with assessment of entrepreneurial competencies.
With the new progression model, teachers can easily find the tools and methods that are appropriate for their specific level of complexity in assessment. Simple learning paths such as large lecture halls will require easy-to-use and straightforward assessment tools and methods. Complex learning paths such as experiential and outdoor education will require a sophisticated plethora of assessment tools and methods. The project website EntreAssess.com will facilitate the matchmaking between teacher needs and available assessment tools and methods and their accompanying examples from practice.
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