Playful and Creative Assessment for Learning: Examples and Analyses From the Field

Abstract

While research has shown the value of learning through play and creative production, less is known about the use of playful and creative assessment for ongoing learning. We therefore use this symposium to address the following questions: how can educators use creative and playful assessment techniques and tools to engage students in processes of learning? And what types of learning do students encounter in these experiences? Additionally, how can researchers engage educators in creating playful assessments that address the needs of their students’ learning context? In response, we present findings from four separate research projects that engage these intertwined forms of assessment in different contexts. In doing so, we produce a holistic understanding of designing and using creative and playful assessment for learning, one that positions this approach to learning design as a valuable and far reaching tool within learning processes.