Relationship between Educational Assessment Methods and Critical Thinking-based Educational Approach

Appropriate assessment and critical thinking-based educational approach play an important role in engagement and performance of learners in educational systems. The review of the current literature showed that assessment for learning has positive effects on learning in general and language learning in particular. This study aimed to investigate the three assessment approaches (assessment of learning, assessment as learning, and assessment for learning) and its relationship with critical thinking-based educational approach. The results indicated that assessment for learning is the best method for educational systems and using critical thinking-based educational approach has positive impact on appropriate assessment.

کلیدواژه ها:

Assessment of Learning ، Assessment as Learning ، Assessment for Learning ، Critical Thinking ، Summative and Formative Assessment