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Assessment as a Dimension of Globalisation: Exploring International Insights

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Assessment in Education

Part of the book series: The Enabling Power of Assessment ((EPAS,volume 2))

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This chapter explores assessment as a dimension of globalisation, particularly linking themes of the knowledge economy, impacts of technologies, and international-national competitiveness. An inductive analysis was undertaken to explore international themes of assessment examining similarities and differences across nations. The themes to emerge involved the impact of globalisation in terms of the inter-relatedness of national economies, which has elevated the importance of transparency for accountability and national competitiveness. Additionally, the pursuit of quality education is discussed particularly in relation to standardised testing, classroom assessment practices, and teacher professionalism. Debates and controversies encompassed: the purposes of assessment, high stakes testing, what is valued is assessed, cultural sensitivity, teachers philosophical orientations, and societal trust and teacher accountability. Socio-cultural aspects were identified in terms of student diversity. The media also emerged as influencing the debates about assessment and public support for education.

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Scott, D.E. (2016). Assessment as a Dimension of Globalisation: Exploring International Insights. In: Scott, S., Scott, D., Webber, C. (eds) Assessment in Education. The Enabling Power of Assessment, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23398-7_2

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