Assessment

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How authentic is authentic assessment?

Stuart Pedley-Smith explores whether authentic assessment delivers everything it promises. A version of this article was first published in Pedleysmiths Blog on 30 June 2025. There is a saying often attributed to Peter Drucker – “what gets measured gets achieved.” I think the quote is “gets done” but that always…Read more

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Meaningful learning starts with making connections

Stuart Pedley-Smith provides practical techniques for anchoring information and creating advance organisers. He suggests ways to use AI tools to personalise learning experiences using Ausubel’s theory of meaningful learning.  A version of this article was first published in Pedleysmiths Blog on 30 April 2025. Have you ever stopped to think…Read more

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The 5 best exam techniques ever . . .

Stuart Pedley-Smith explores whether authentic assessment delivers everything it promises. A version of this article was first published in Pedleysmiths Blog on 31 December 2024. Although you might think I am using this ‘clickbait grabbing’ headline purely to attract new readers to my blog, which, admittedly, would be nice, you…Read more

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The purpose of learning

Stuart Pedley-Smith reflects on 30 years with Kaplan, the professional education company, and asks some fundamental questions, such as what he would share with his younger self. A version of this article was first published in Pedleysmiths Blog on 31 July 2024. I have always thought that wisdom was something…Read more

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