Culturally responsive assessment practices are essential for promoting equity, student agency, and meaningful learning. There can be a consideration of how assessments are designed, implemented and evaluated to ensure that they are equitable. The following strategies offer practical approaches to enhance assessment practices, making them more inclusive and reflective of students’ cultural assets.
Reflection 6
At the end of this section, please answer question 6 in your Reflection Journal.
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