Preparing Citizens for the 21st Century: Why Traditional Testing Won't Get Us There, and What Will

In this talk, Linda Darling-Hammond discusses the implications of the knowledge revolution for higher education. She argues that all the basics -- curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and accountability, as well as articulation across sectors - require radical rethinking. If we are serious about deepening our students' knowledge base and developing higher-order intellectual skills along with qualities such as adaptability and ethical commitment, our teaching and assessment practices must become more ambitious and creative. The possibilities are there, and Darling-Hammond shares her vision with us.

Handouts and the slides can be downloaded below.