For this week 's assignment you will answer some short essay questions where you should refer back to the textbook to answer the questions in complete sentences. Each question should be answered in 3-5 sentences. 1. Describe and analyze age appropriate classroom design for kindergartners ' physical, cognitive and socio-emotional characteristics of development. Give examples to support your analysis.…
Nevada Community School District (early kindergarten) 1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher. The most important ability is being able to understand and adapt to the individual needs of each for of the students in the classroom. As an educator, it is crucial to develop a bond with each child and understand the student’s family, cultural background, and interests.…
Assignment Questions 1. List three things you learned about assessment and measurement in the context of the video discussions. First and foremost, properly conceived assessment is an essential aspect of education. The educational review process and all associated components should be routinely examined to ensure quality as well as make improvements. Because learning is a very complex endeavor, it is important to create measurement instruments that are sufficiently comprehensive and applicable (Gronlund, 2013).…
The second set of assessments is used in the diagnostic process of assessment, the final two sets are assessments used in the educational setting to create educational plans and to monitor progress. Chapter 3 focuses on evidence…
Self-Reflection Paper EDUC 420 has opened a door to a world of teaching that I have never knew. It has shown me how important it is to include informational texts in the classroom. I have learned that by allowing my students to have access to different kinds of texts, I am opening a whole new world for them.…
In my own classroom, I plan to continue using a range of assessment techniques, to improve my teaching and continually strive to improve student learning…
Discuss the relationship between ongoing assessment and differentiated instruction. • Student knowledge and understanding must be continually monitored through ongoing assessment in order for a teacher to differentiate their lessons properly. Ongoing (or formative) assessment occurs during the learning process to make sure students are retaining the information properly. If these ongoing assessments show that student understanding and performance is not up to par, then differentiation is needed. Ongoing assessments can also indicate to the teacher if the differentiation they are currently applying is effective or not, so that they can make further changes in their instruction.…
Each of these elements should be connected to the daily activities in the classroom, reflecting the philosophy of the center/program with the purpose of offering a better learning and…
The assessment gauges what needs to be worked on and how must to focus passing the standards each year. The schools and districts…
INTASC Standards: 8, 9 Standard #8 - “The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner (Henson, 2009).” As a teacher it is important to use a variety of assessments to evaluate and ensure that students understand and are learning the content presented in the classroom. In addition to giving traditional assessments such as a quiz, exam or paper, alternatives that will be provided include group assessments, self-assessment, portfolios, observations and performance assessments. By applying varied assessment methods a check for understanding of a student’s knowledge will be better assessed since there are limitations with different types of evaluations.…
For example will assessment be initial/pre course, formative, summative or based on recognised prior learning. The assessor will need to decide the methods or activities to be used for assessment such as observations, performance evidence, discussion or witness/learner statement. How knowledge and understanding is going to be assessed also needs careful thought and could include tests, multiple choice questions, written assignment/task, a reflective journal, verbal questioning or naturally occurring evidence, all of which need to be fit for purpose and relate to the learner’s specific needs. Further considerations for assessment planning are to determine who will be assessing the learning/learner and how progress will be monitored and reviewed following feedback. 3.2 Evaluate the benefits of using a holistic approach to…
By positioning students as competent we are growing critical thinkers who are able to solve problems and speak with their own voice. c. When I think of this core practices I think of decentralized peer learning, which takes the focus off of the teacher and places it on the students. d. When I think of this I of making the material relevant to the students, so they can understand why they are learning these lessons. e. When I think of teach toward instructional goals this is my relates to my vow to ensure my students are meeting the needs of the district as well as the needs and desires of their community.…
What are your three (3) most important reasons for wanting to be a teacher? Being a teacher is the without doubt the hardest work I have ever done, but no other type of job has ever given me as much satisfaction. Helping my students to comprehend the science behind this world we live in and watching their critical thinking skills grow warms my heart. I think teachers play a critical role in society in these rapidly changings times, a basic comprehension of scientific method is crucial to the development of an informed citizenry. Finally, I enjoy being around young people and watching them develop and grow.…
Having an effective lesson plan should be one of the most important things that every teacher should strive to have. When teachers have an effective lesson plan it provides them with a guide for teaching a lesson. This allows for the least amount of distractions because having a lesson plan keeps teachers on track. It also allows for teachers to track students’ progress. Teachers can also set and achieve goals that they want their child students to learn by writing it down in their lesson plans.…
Of these many topics, standards are one of the important topics that guide my practice. While it is not always easy, designing curriculum and instruction around state and district mandated standards is important. I feel, having standards clear and concise as possible is the best way to insure students and teachers are able to meet these standards. Another topic that guides my practice is technology. I try to implement technology into my classroom instructions as much as possible.…