13: Examining standardized testing

13: Examining standardized testing

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End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer ...  Afficher plus

How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum

This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in b ...  Afficher plus

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FreshEd #215 – A-Levels debacle in England (Mary Richardson)
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Covid-19 disrupted school systems worldwide. Many children are still out of school. One of the issues impacted by school closures has been education assessment. How should students be assessed on their learning when school buildings are closed? Is it fair to hold tests when onlin ...  Afficher plus

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