In this webinar we talk to authors, Isabel Nisbet and Stuart Shaw*, of their book: 'Educational Assessment in a Changing World'. This timely book takes stock of the wide range of developments in society, education and assessment and offers conclusions and strategies that are necessary for the future of educational assessment. It provides insights and key takeaways for the field of educational assessment along with an evidence-based agenda that will be relevant for education professionals, the assessment industry and policymakers interested in higher education, international and comparative education and testing.

Their presentation covers:

• The approach
• Four lessons learned
• The way ahead
  • A tension between two approaches and the preference
  • Counter arguments to the position
• What does this mean for:
  • National/state authorities
  • Research
• Fresh challenges since writing the book
• Conclusions
• A Q&A