Quote by Donalyn Miller
““If you cannot find a method for assessing students that uses authentic texts, I would ask why that concept is worth teaching.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Education Talk, Donalyn Miller, 2015
Assessments should use real-world texts; otherwise questioning the value of teaching the concept.
In simple terms: Use authentic texts in assessment to justify teaching.
Ensure assessments reflect real usage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom
- lesson planning
- teacher training
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we source authentic texts for every subject?
- What alternatives exist when authentic texts are scarce?
If authentic texts are unavailable, assessment may become abstract and disengaging.