Culturally sustaining assessment for indigenous learners in aotearoa New Zealand: Drawing from policy, research, and educator voices

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: An International Journal Of Research And Studies ; Vol. 143Publication details: Elsevier, 2024Description: p. 1-10Subject(s): Online resources:
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Cover image Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Vol info URL Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds Item hold queue priority Course reserves
Article Library and Documentation Division NCERT Not for loan

Understanding what constitutes culturally sustaining assessment is critical in an equitable schooling system. Assessment design and practice, culturally sustaining for Indigenous Māori learners, were explored using policy, literature, and semi-structured interviews with experienced educators. Analysis, supported by cultural advice, drew from Māori perspectives and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Characteristics found essential for culturally sustaining assessment design and practice include attending to wellbeing; embracing learner aspirations; teacher self-awareness and positioning; conducive learning spaces; and purposeful dialogic practices. Implications of study findings include that policy, cultural understanding, and professional learning are needed for assessment that maximises the potential and wellbeing of Indigenous learners.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.