Assessments and Multimodality

ASSESSMENTS AND MULTIMODALITY Activating prior knowledge   According to Hazard (2019), “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” (p. 8), which means that these concepts are not inherent or fixed; they are shaped by the culture, social norms, and history surrounding us. Our identities, how we read and write (literacy), and how we learn (education)…

Sumit’s reflection on  assessment and multimodality

Sumit’s reflection on assessment and multimodality

In his exploration of education, Hazard (2019) asserts that “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” (p. 8), highlighting the dynamic interplay between an individual’s social context and their learning experiences. This perspective suggests that students’ identities and literacies are shaped by their cultural, social, and historical backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing…

My Reflection on Multimodality and Assessment

My Reflection on Multimodality and Assessment

Care and Kim (2018) argues that “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” emphasizing that learning is shaped by social interactions, cultural contexts, and individual experiences. This perspective calls for a shift from standardized educational approaches to pedagogical practices that acknowledge diverse ways of constructing knowledge. To support diverse learners, instructional strategies must be flexible,…

Personal Reflection on Multimodality Literacies and Realistic Assessment

Personal Reflection on Multimodality Literacies and Realistic Assessment With the rapid globalization and glocalization of the whole world, more and more individuals come to North America from a variety of differentiated culture backgrounds. Therefore, we construct our identity, literacy, and education socially (Hazard, 2019). First, our identity is socially constructed. When coming to North America,…