Why you can pass tests and still fail in the real world
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2012. “Why You Can Pass Tests and Still Fail in the Real World”
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Why is it that stellar students sometimes fail in the workplace and dropouts succeed? Assessment has been called the "hidden curriculum" as it drives students' study habits. In this talk I will argue that most, if not all, assessment is inauthentic -- focussing on skills that are not relevant in life.