Evolution of Assessment Literacy
My path towards becoming more proficient in assessment and feedback literacy is similar to the theoretical paradigm proposed by scholars, in which students have shifted from rote learning to active and purposeful learning, by the use of teacher's feedback, hence feedback has a significant influence of student learning (Gusenbauer, & Haddaway, 2020). Similarly, my initial method of finding research papers was simple, which was based on the accessibility of online resources but it lacked academic accuracy, which was improved by constructive feedback.
Therefore, I embarked on a revolutionary path, which was led by academic insights from different scholars, who have emphasized on importance of feedback. The course of article sourcing was based on academic databases and peer-reviewed publications, which are credible and were in line with the academic discussion. This shift is also consistent with Carless and Winstone (2020) description of how feedback can be used to enhance student's advancement, through feedback uptake and literacy (İstencioğlu, 2022).
Additionally, directing counterarguments and combining one’s own opinions with academic sources helps in significant transformation. Initially, it was difficult to respond to these counterarguments. Similarly, researchers have discussed the difficulty and complexity in finding relevant and genuine scholarly material, which may affect academic success (York, Gibson, & Rankin, 2019). Although, by seeking guidance from teachers, professors and taking peer feedback can help to enhance academic success and student learning (İstencioğlu, 2022; York et al. 2019).
This progression is similar to the feedback literacy development model proposed by Carless and Winstone (2020), in which students evolve from being passive recipients of feedback into skilled analysts and users of the feedback. This increases the capacity to clearly state and strengthen personal beliefs. This is also enhanced by using reliable scholarly sources, which provides sophisticated skills of collecting sources, and to conduct critical analysis and compilation.
Consequently, the process of searching for academic resources, responding to different arguments, and integrating self-ideas with academic knowledge can help in one's personal growth and development. This process also corresponds with the range of assessment literacy that is explained by the academic discourse.
