Using Alternative Forms of Assessment: The Kindertransports as a Case Study

Traditional assessments often fall short in capturing the depth and breadth of students’ understanding and skills. Participants in this online workshop will be exposed to alternative assessment models that can measure a student’s mastery of content knowledge and skills while using 21st-century technologies. 

Aligned with the Danielson Framework’s Critical Attributes for assessments, the workshop will emphasize the importance of aligning assessments with instructional outcomes. The workshop will feature examples of alternative assessments by using the World War II Kindertransports, offering educators a model for integrating children’s narratives during wartime into their courses. This fall, Classrooms Without Borders will host a photo exhibit about the Kindertransports. 

This workshop will be facilitated by Kate Lukaszewicz, Classrooms Without Borders Education Programs Director. Required pre-reading will be shared with registrants and Pennsylvania educators with a PPID can be awarded 2 Act 48 hours.