The unit of analysis for situated assessment

Author(s): Kulikowich, J. M., Barab, S. A.

Journal/Book: Instr Sci. 1997; 25: Spuiboulevard 50, PO Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Netherlands. Kluwer Academic Publ. 133-150.

Abstract: We begin with a discussion of contemporary approaches to assessment highlighting their reliance on a static, linear model of knowledgeable performance. Next we describe an ecological psychology approach to problem solving. Then, we propose the adoption of an agent-environment interaction as the unit of analysis. We continue by describing the problem-solving process from an ecological psychology perspective, to clarify the ''intentional unit''. We close with a discussion of functional validity, the value added by access to assessment information during the problem-solving process.

Note: Article Young MF, Univ Connecticut, U-4, 249 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs,CT 06269 USA

Keyword(s): situated learning; assessment; problem solving; PHYSICS; SYSTEMS

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