Responsive Teaching: Cognitive Science and Formative Assessment in Practice

Book Type : Academic Book
Book Cover : Paper Back
Size : A4
Pages : 235
Author : Dr. Man Singh, Kabideepa Handique & Dr. Arghya Chakraborty
Publisher : Willconic
ISBN : 978-93-49478-53-4

Responsive Teaching: Cognitive Science and Formative Assessment in Practice brings together insights from cognitive science, formative assessment, and classroom practice to support educators in making intentional, evidence-informed instructional decisions. As three authors with complementary experiences in teaching, research, and professional learning, we have collaborated to present a unified framework that connects theory with practical strategies applicable across subjects and educational contexts.
The central premise of this book is that learning is dynamic and often non-linear. Students’ understanding develops through practice, feedback, reflection, and revision. Cognitive science provides valuable insights into memory, attention, cognitive load, and transfer of learning, while formative assessment offers tools for eliciting and interpreting evidence of learning. When these domains are intentionally integrated, teachers are better equipped to diagnose learning in real time and respond in ways that support progress for all learners.