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The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

220: What do we do about standardized tests?

Jan 21, 2024
Education researcher Jenn Binis joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving standardized testing, emphasizing harm reduction over removal. They explore curriculum design, instructional changes, and reducing assessment biases to shift focus towards meaningful educational pursuits. The conversation advocates for practical solutions and involving local teachers in decision-making processes for systemic change.
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  • Moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and towards reducing harm in standardized testing issues.
  • Emphasizing the importance of using precise language to differentiate between various types of assessments.

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Acceptance of Standardized Testing as a Persistent Systemic Challenge

Standardized testing remains deeply entrenched in the education system, consuming resources and influencing teaching methods negatively. Despite widespread acknowledgement of the issues it poses, solutions are often met with resignation due to the perceived complexity of the problem. A call for acceptance of the existence of standardized testing as an ongoing challenge is made, urging educators to move beyond mere acknowledgment and towards proactive responses.

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