Educational Assessment: Designing for Learning, Justice, and Equity

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This panel explores the historical and ongoing inequities in student and professional assessments that perpetuate systemic injustice and deepen disparities throughout a person’s lifetime. These practices stifle individual potential and deprive society of valuable contributions. Experts from diverse educational fields will share their visions for reimagining equitable assessments that are thoughtfully designed and implemented to benefit both evaluators and those assessed. The panel will also address how to ensure that the outcomes of these assessments lead to actionable changes, meeting the needs uncovered and advancing equity in education, while fostering meaningful, long-term impact on society.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Carol A. Carman, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Participants

• Marjorie L. Dorime-Williams, MDRC

• Scott Joseph Peters, NWEA

• Jennifer Randall, University of Michigan

• Linette P. Ross, National Board of Medical Examiners

• Kevin G. Welner, University of Colorado - Boulder

Discussant

• Lorrie A. Shepard, University of Colorado - Boulder