Discover the transformative power of storytelling in assessment and student learning. Drawing on culturally responsive practices, this approach fosters innovation, self-reflection, and student engagement. Through narrative-based strategies, educators can elevate formative and summative assessments, promoting authentic, competency-based learning; meaningful growth; and deeper connections to critical competencies, as well as cultural archetypes. This guide helps educators reimagine assessment in diverse, student-centered classrooms.

K–12 teachers can use this book to:

• Revitalize assessment to encourage students’ growth as critical, creative thinkers
• Elevate student engagement through creative responses and personal reflections
• Employ elements of narrative structure to explore and hone student competencies
• Cultivate student agency and innovation in contemplating and expressing knowledge
• Create opportunities for students to find personal meaning in their learning experiences

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Looking Back to Look Forward

Chapter 1: Humanity Through Story

Chapter 2: Essential Assessment Through Story

Chapter 3: Critical Competencies Through Story

Part 2: Learning Through Story

Chapter 4: Conflict Through Story

Chapter 5: Harmony Through Story

Chapter 6: Reflection Through Story

Chapter 7: Perspective Through Story

Chapter 8: Imagination Through Story

Chapter 9: Craft Through Story

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index