Applying Dynamic Assessment in Schools: A Practical Approach to Improve Learning

by Fraser Lauchlan, Clare Daly

Overview

Dynamic assessment is a collaborative, flexible approach to assessment which explores how a child learns and which aspects of their learning require intervention.

Learn how you can improve learning with a whole school approach to dynamic assessment complete with classroom ideas, resources, and strategies. The authors who frequently train in DA provide simple explanations of the contemporary model of dynamic assessment that make the links between theory and practice explicit. . Each chapter has designated downloadable resources such as rating scales of affective and cognitive learning, checklists, goal ladders and more with easy-to-follow instructions on how they should be used.

This book will support you to understand DA principles and actively demonstrate mediated learning for meaningful interventions, consultations, clear support strategies and effective feedback and feedforward skills to not only help students learn, but to help them learn better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839973383
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	05/18/2023
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.65(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

Dr Fraser Lauchlan is an author and educational psychologist with over 25 years' experience in the field. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde and General Editor of Educational and Child Psychology. Fraser is co-director of Dynamic Assessment UK, the only organisation that provides training to become an approved DA practitioner.

Dr Clare Daly is an educational psychologist and educational consultant with over 20 years' experience working with children and families. Clare taught on the MSc training programme for Educational Psychologists at the University of Strathclyde, where she is the current Director of the Doctorate in Educational Psychology. She is co-director of Dynamic Assessment UK and Ed-Tech platform, I am Dynamic.

Editorial Reviews

This book really brings dynamic assessment alive. It clearly illustrates how to bridge the approach into everyday practice. It is filled with useful resources and practical activities.

Rhiannon Quinn

This is a landmark publication. The authors' indispensable contribution presents accessible theory, practice, and resources to expand dynamic assessment practice beyond individual work to embedding it in a whole school approach.

Dr Phil Stringer

This contemporary, engaging and accessible guide to dynamic assessment and intervention, provides the reader with a wealth of knowledge and practical resources. Excellent for those in the business of supporting 21st century learners.

Dr Taryn Moir CPsychol AFBPsS

Visionary, inspirational and invaluable. This warm and engaging guide to the effective application of DA, with creative resources developed by the authors, is a must- read for education and health practitioners.

Dr Elizabeth King

I recommend Fraser Lauchlan and Clare Daly's Applying Dynamic Assessment in Schools. The writers brilliantly explain dynamic assessment theory and practice. As a Nigerian educational psychologist, I learned how to improve my assessment and student support. The book's real-world examples, case studies, and graphical portrayal are essential for policymakers and educational psychologists implementing dynamic assessments in their schools or districts. Any educator should read it.

Emmanuel Stephen Oluwaseun

Every educator who is passionate about developing learner potential should without doubt read Applying Dynamic Assessment in Schools! A straightforward, no nonsense approach to an ever expanding need to address the diverse challenges facing teachers. We can at last have a source of reference that provides approaches that are both sustainable and workable. A definite must on the teacher's to do list!

Maureen Jones