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Smith, Calvin – Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 2014
In this article the issues of validity and reliability in the assessment of the learning outcomes of WIL curricula are considered. An argument is made that there are three classes of learning outcome for WIL curricula: experience of the work-world; the development or refinement of skills; and the application of disciplinary knowledge in work…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Student Evaluation, Integrated Activities, Cooperative Education
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Nickell, Pat – Social Education, 1992
Presents an interview with Grant Wiggins, executive director of an educational consulting group. Discusses performance assessment and authenticity in testing. Addresses topics such as the student as worker, diploma as exhibition of mastery, authenticity of assessment, fairness, and skill as opposed to knowledge. Urges examining desired social…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Mastery Tests