# Foundations of Education and Instructional Assessment

- By: Jennfer Kidd, Jamie Kaufman, Peter Baker, Patrick O'Shea, Dwight Allen & Old Dominion U students
- Publisher: Old Dominion University
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Education_and_Professional_Development/Foundations_of_Education_and_Instructional_Assessment_(Kidd_et_al.))
- Licence: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Education_and_Professional_Development/Foundations_of_Education_and_Instructional_Assessment_(Kidd_et_al.)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/socialsci-86246/pdf

Foundations of Education and Instructional Assessment provides a comprehensive exploration of the teaching profession, from its philosophical roots and historical milestones to the practical realities of classroom management, curriculum design, and school organization. It highlights the diverse influences—social, cultural, economic, and technological—that shape the learning environment, while guiding readers in developing inclusive, equitable, and responsive practices.