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Student assessment is a key theme in developing your teaching to meet the needs of 21st century education. Modern assessment goes far beyond simply assigning grades: it is a dynamic tool that bridges student performance with learning objectives, creating a holistic view of educational progress.
A more student-centered and diverse approach to assessment encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge rather than rote memorization. It also helps students develop important skills such as self-assessment, goal setting, and reflection —21st century skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
One example of effective assessment can be found in the Finnish education system. In Finland, the philosophy of assessment is deeply rooted in meeting the unique needs, strengths, and interests of each student.
Assessment for learning, not of learning
Finnish educators prioritize developing students’ knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes as part of their learning process. This holistic approach is supported by providing students with meaningful challenges, ample support, and opportunities for personalizing their learning journeys. In contrast to traditional ranking systems, Finnish students are not compared to their peers. Instead, teachers are trusted to deliver assessments and feedback tailored to each student’s learning development and overall well-being.
The Finnish model highlights a critical shift from summative assessment (assessment of learning) to formative assessment (assessment for learning) and even further towards assessment as learning. In this model, students are not passive recipients of grades but active participants. They are encouraged to engage in self-assessment and reflection, fostering a sense of ownership over their educational progress.
For educators looking to refine their assessment strategies, adopting these Finnish principles could be transformative. By focusing on formative assessment methods, you can help students develop not only academically but also as reflective, motivated, and self-regulated learners.
Become a certified assessment expert online
Our popular online course Become an Assessment Expert provides valuable insights and practical techniques that help you become a better teacher – whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting your career in education. It helps strengthen your assessment understanding and competence, thus lightening your assessment workload.
The course can also be completed as a team, generating pedagogical discussions with your colleagues that provide a valuable addition to the course’s content. Already completed by over 3,000 teachers worldwide, the course covers the following topics:
- Assessment as a social phenomenon
- What everyone should know about learning
- What everyone should understand about assessment
- Formative vs. Summative – Different tasks of assessment
- Self-assessment and peer feedback as learning-to-learn skills
- Diversification of assessment with a reasonable workload
- Assessment partnership and how to set it up in practice
- Developing the assessment skills of the work community
You (and your team) will learn to develop your own teaching and assessment practices through concrete and effective examples. Our course provides a comprehensive picture of the versatility and diversity of assessment from the viewpoints of research data, theory and practice. All participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
The course is designed by two highly respected Finnish education professionals specialized in assessment: Najat Ouakrim-Soivio (PhD in Education and PhL) and Pekka Peura (MSc).
Our Assessment Expert course is available now for 129 €. Learn more about the course’s contents and enroll today!