Dylan Wiliam is a distinguished Welsh educationalist renowned for his extensive contributions to the field of formative assessment. He currently serves as Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the UCL Institute of Education. Throughout his career, Wiliam has held significant academic positions, including Deputy Director of the Institute of Education at the University of London and Dean of the School of Education at King’s College London. His research and practical applications have profoundly influenced educational practices worldwide.
In his seminal work, Embedded Formative Assessment, Wiliam delves into the critical role of formative assessment in enhancing student learning outcomes. He presents a comprehensive framework comprising five key strategies: clarifying learning intentions and success criteria; eliciting evidence of student learning; providing feedback that advances learning; activating students as instructional resources for one another; and empowering students to take ownership of their learning. By integrating these strategies into daily teaching practices, Wiliam asserts that educators can significantly boost student engagement and accelerate learning. The book offers over 50 practical techniques for classroom formative assessment, making it an invaluable resource for educators aiming to foster a more effective and responsive learning environment.
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