Feedback Research in Second Language

Standardized testing has been increasingly criticized as a form of student evaluation due to its lack of focus on student individuality. In response, calls for authentic student assessment have encouraged educators, like Angela Stockman, to challenge traditional methods of student evaluation in favor of holistic approaches. Her book, The Writing Teacher’s Guide to Pedagogical Documentation: Rethinking How We Assess Learners and Learning, extends those critiques; her intervention suggests pedagogical documentation of learning processes as a nuanced replacement for evaluating students. Stockman’s 3-part book is a comprehensive framework for instructors looking to adopt a fresh perspective on student evaluation, offering a welcome change from traditional methods of assessment and instead emphasizing personal growth and student-centered learning.