 The Anti-Assessment Manifestoby Gregg Primo Ventello - June 04, 2008 Assessment at every level has become a priority at American colleges. In my commentary I take the position that asking faculty for formal, official documentation of assessment is unnecessary and redundant, and that those who ask for it misunderstand our commitment as teachers. I use “eros,” as Socrates defined it in Plato's Symposium, to explain the force that drives teachers to achieve excellence in their fields, and to challenge the current politics of assessment. To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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