Reimagining Assessment for Maker Education in Elementary Education: Findings from a Values-led Co-Design Workshop with Teachers
Annemiek Veldhuis, Yumiko Murai, Anna Lin, Kristiina Kumpulainen, Alissa N. Antle · 2023
In maker education, traditional classroom assessments often fail to capture student learning. As of now, most assessment focus on the end product, are language-based, and are teacher-directed. Designing effective assessment processes requires resolving tensions between what teachers hope to accomplish and what they can do. This paper explores the values and tensions of elementary school teachers when it comes to designing assessment activities and tools for maker education. We describe the design, implementation, and outcomes of a values-led co-design workshop for reimagining assessment for maker education with three teachers. Using observation data and workshop artifacts, we present insights into teachers’ values, tensions, and ideas regarding maker education assessment, as well as their final assessment design.