Assignment task: Performance-Based Assessment Mini Portfolio
Performance-based assessments, also known as authentic assessments, are another important method of measuring children's development. During the first three weeks of this course, you have explored various assessments used to understand a child's capabilities and needs. By focusing on what a child can do, teachers can establish individualized goals for each child. By continuing to observe, assess, and document milestones, teachers can proactively plan curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students.
Next week, you will read more about how teachers use portfolios as assessment tools. This week, you will explore potential portfolio tools that you are comfortable using for your final assignment.
Prepare
To prepare for this assignment
Review the seven-minute video, Authentic Assessment in Early Intervention.
Review the Authentic Assessment Tool Instructions Download Authentic Assessment Tool Instructions.
Read the article, Putting Assessment Back in the Hands of Teachers: Teacher-Created Performance Assessments Can Lead to Deeper Learning and Powerful Changes in Instructional Climate.
Assignment Instructions Step 1: Review one of the following videos from the Video Library.
Cody Writing and Drawing (Select the Practice Clips: Preschool to review this video).
Crystal Moving Around (Select the Practice Clips: Preschool to review this video).
Carmen Counting at Lunch (Select the Practice Clips: Preschool to review this video).
Nicholas at Storytime (Select the Practice Clips: Infant/Toddler to review this video).
Step 2: Review the chosen video a second time while completing the corresponding performance-based assessment tool. Video NameDownload Performance Assessment ToolMilestones Reference, if needed Cody Writing and DrawingEmergent Writing ToolDownload Emergent Writing Tool Written Communication Development ChartLinks to an external site. Crystal Moving AroundGross Locomotor Movement ToolDownload Gross Locomotor Movement Tool Gross Motor Development ChecklistLinks to an external site. Carmen Counting at LunchNumber Sense of Math Operations ToolDownload Number Sense of Math Operations Tool Math preschool. Nicholas at StorytimeInterest in Literacy ToolDownload Interest in Literacy Tool Written Communication Development Checklist. Step 3: Create a mini portfolio for your chosen student using the Performance Based Assessment Mini Portfolio Download Performance Based Assessment Mini Portfolio template or use a tool of your choice, such as Class Dojo, Padlet, Canva or Adobe Spark Directions Download Adobe Spark Directions. In your paper, be sure to include the following elements in the mini portfolio:
Portfolio Title Page and Child's Name.
Image of completed Assessment Tool. Upload tool separately into Waypoint if you are not able to embed the tool in the assignment.
Describe one or two areas of this child's development which could benefit from additional support based on the assessment tool.
Create one SMART goal to further support the development of the child in alignment with the developmental milestones. Be sure to use the article, The Smart Way to Set Goals for Children as a guide.
Describe one learning activity that can be used support this child in achieving the stated goal.
Explain, specifically, how this activity will support the child's development.