Review of “Measuring College Learning Responsibly”

Jeff Kosovich, Rory Lazowski, Oksana Naumenko & Donna L. Sundre   |   

Richard Shavelson’s book, Measuring College Student Learning Responsibly, was an answer to a real need for my graduate Psychology 812 course, “Assessment Methods and Instrument Design,” a core requirement for Quantitative Psychology concentration Master’s and
Assessment and Measurement PhD students. A weekly course feature is student written reflections on each assigned reading. The book promised to discuss assessment, accountability and accreditation in the United States and to provide an international perspective. Given Rich Shavelson’s prominence as a researcher and instrument developer, the book beckoned. This book promised to fuel our weekly seminar conversations and to provide just the kind of heat and controversy to inspire deep learning and engagement. When offered the opportunity to review this book, the perspectives of my fall 2012 students seemed the ideal ingredient; three of the best students from that cohort were recruited. Throughout the course, their unique perspectives were inspiring and remind us that we are all students together. Enjoy, as I did, the thoughts, reflections, and, yes the rants, of these students as they team to review each chapter.

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