Knowledge for Teachers 04 - Daisy Christodoulou and Jeanette Breen on knowledge, assessment and AI in education
Feb 18, 2023
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The Eighth Myth?
- Daisy argues against the idea of designing assessments that computers cannot solve.
- She emphasizes that mastering fundamental skills is crucial for higher-order thinking, regardless of AI's capabilities.
Comparative Judgment
- Try comparative judgment, a different approach to assessing writing.
- Instead of using rubrics, compare two pieces of writing and decide which is better, leading to more reliable results.
The Illusion of Rubrics
- Rubrics provide an illusion of shared language, leading to inconsistencies in assessment.
- Comparative judgment, while feeling subjective, offers greater objectivity through comparing examples.