Thank you! | Ron Ritchhart | Idea Cults in Assessment

In Don’t @ Me (2:19), Tom celebrates episode 100 with a thank you to listeners. Then (7:50) Tom is joined by researcher and author Dr. Ron Ritchhart to discuss how we develop cultures of thinking in our classrooms. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:06), Tom cautions listeners against idea cults that can emerge in discussions about assessment and grading that lack nuance and context.   Ron on Twitter Ron on Facebook www.ronritchhart.com     UPCOMING EVENTS SBLA 2-Day Training Idaho Falls, ID (April 13-14) Assessment & Grading Conference Atlanta, GA (April 24-26)  GFIO 2-Day Salt Lake City, UT (April 26-27) Assessment Center Institute  Las Vegas, NV (May 24-26).     NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Redefining Student Accountability" (April 2023)   "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"   "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"       CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Podcast on Twitter Tom on Twitter Podcast on Instagram Podcast on TikTok Podcast on Facebook Website: www.tomschimmer.com Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com  

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The Tom Schimmer Podcast is a show about learning, leadership, and life. Primarily, it’s a podcast that focuses on current topics in K-12 education. Each week, Tom Schimmer (a best-selling education author, keynote speaker, and consultant) will lean on his 30 years of experience to keep listeners informed and entertained on the prevailing stories dominating the conversations about teaching and learning. This podcast also focuses on educational leadership by exploring how leaders can truly engineer a culture of continued professional growth. Occasionally, this podcast will explore the pursuit of success and happiness as it relates to any walk of life. Through a mix of interviews, commentary, current news stories, questions from listeners, and other segments, listeners will be well-equipped to meet the needs of learners regardless of what role they serve.