Authentic Assessment in Social Studies: A Guide to Keeping it Real in the Age of A.I.

di David Sherrin (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026

Now in its second edition, this book shows you how to move beyond tests, and even essay writing, to implement authentic assessments in your middle or high school social studies classroom. Award-winning teacher David Sherrin explains the value of authentic assessments and offers practical ways to get started and dive deeper in your own practice. You’ll be encouraged and inspired by the real-life stories of classroom successes and failures that illustrate the points throughout the book. The chapters cover a range of categories, including different types of written, creative, and civic action assessments. New to the second edition: • Discussion of the concerns and current writings and understandings around artificial intelligence (A.I.) and plagiarism, especially in terms of writing • Writing strategies in the age of A.I.: In-class work and partner essays • Discussion of research papers and A.I., including the use of technology and notecards • Considerations on historical art and A.I. • An overview of how to make sure student work is their own • The importance of classroom participation in social studies This resource will help you learn how to personalize instruction and provide students with avenues for creativity and the types of learning experiences they need to be prepared for a complex world.

• Autore: David Sherrin
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 296 p.
• Dimensioni: 254 x 178 mm
• Peso: 610 gr.
• EAN: 9781041203629

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