Assignment:
Imagine you are the teacher in the program presented in the video below:
• The Hidden Value of Routine Activities
Your goal is to suggest observation and assessment strategies that would best support the children in your program. You will present your recommendations to your program's administrative team.
Step 1:
Choose two (2) of the following observation and assessment methods to recommend for use in your program.
• Running Record
• Anecdotal Record
• Development Checklist
• Portfolio
• Achievement Test or Screening
• Rating Scale
• Questionnaire
• Video Recordings/Photographs
• Other (Identify the method or measurement).
Step 2:
Address EACH of the two (2) chosen methods from Step 1 by including the following:
a. Identify the name and purpose of the method.
b. Describe how an educator would implement the method.
c. Identify at least two (2) resources needed to implement the lesson (example: parent support, or time to implement the strategy).
d. Identify at least one (1) potential challenge when using each method.
e. Describe at least two (2) reasons why each method would benefit the children, the families and/or the program.
Step 3:
Compile the data for your recommended observation and assessment strategies into a communication piece to present to your program's administration. Each of the components above must be addressed. You may create a PowerPoint presentation or professional quality document to present your compilation.