AALHE Webinar: Self-Reflective Writing to Support Equity in Online Assessments of Student Learning

To achieve equity in higher education, we must understand the circumstances under which assessment choices contribute to the perpetuation of equity gaps. Self-reflective writing is a culturally responsive form of assessment that supports student wellness, engagement, and awareness of learning. As we shift to online assessment of student learning, self-reflective writing can be used to document and deepen learning. In this webinar we will summarize research on the value of self-reflective writing, explain why it is considered to be a form of culturally responsive assessment, and provide concrete examples of ways traditional assessments of student learning can be modified into self-reflective assignments.