Comparative judgment: An overview

Eva Hartell, Jeffrey Buckley

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Abstract

There is a growing demand for the use of digital tools in assessment. Few approaches show innovative benefits beyond being logistical aids. Comparative judgment (CJ) has the potential to enhance educational practices by providing a mechanism for reliable assessment, supporting formative feedback, and by supporting critical discourse on evidence of learning. This chapter provides an overview of CJ as it has been used in educational assessment and describes how it can be facilitated by digitalization by providing illustrative examples of research studies, mainly undertaken for formative purposes. Specifically, this chapter provides an introduction to CJ and a description of its theoretical roots, presents possible approaches and agendas for the use of CJ ranging from being a pedagogical tool in a classroom to being a mediator for continuing professional development and discusses implications for practice and future research needs. Ultimately, it is envisaged that this chapter will act as a source of inspiration for educational stakeholders who wish to use CJ to add value to their practice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook for Online Learning Contexts
Subtitle of host publicationDigital, Mobile and Open: Policy and Practice
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages289-307
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9783030673499
ISBN (Print)9783030673499, 9783030673482
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 May 2021

Keywords

  • Comparative judgment
  • Continuing professional development
  • Feedback
  • Formative assessment

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