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CARI: A Model of Assessment for Educator Preparation Programs
Melanie A. DiLoreto, Giang-Nguyen Nguyen, David L. Stout
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2015.04.003
University of West Florida, Florida, USA
This paper presents a model of assessment that fosters the development and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement. Background consisting of a short discussion of accountability, the education standards movement, and a theoretical framework supporting the building of an assessment culture and a model is presented. Seven considerations for developing a model of assessment are presented. A four-phase plan for developing a culture of assessment is discussed. The connection between the considerations for developing a model of assessment, the four-phase plan for developing a culture of assessment and the development of the CARI (collect information, analyze data, report findings, and implement changes) model is woven throughout the document. Finally, a background on the research that supports the development of the CARI model and an example of how the model can be used is provided.
assessment, continuous improvement, accountability, assessment culture, model of assessment
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