Discussion Post
Specifically, consider the societal, political, and economic factors that may drive this controversy.
Post ½ page explanation of the relationship between healthy development across all domains and annual assessments. Then, explain the impact this relationship has had on today's early childhood programs and why. Support your post with content from required readings and viewings, information garnered from your own research and your own experiences. Support your statements with in-text citations and references.
Task
Post an explanation in 1 page of how societal, political, and/or economic factors drive the controversy associated with the assessment piece of program evaluations. In addition, explain how this controversy might impact or has impacted the perceived effectiveness of early childhood programs.
Task
Respond by acknowledging their contributions to your own learning. Extend your response by including one or both of the following in your response:
• Propose additional impacts formal assessments might have on child outcomes and healthy development.
• Explain how societal, political, and/or economic factors might also impact the perceived progress of children's growth and healthy development related to your colleagues' posts.
Return to this Discussion at least 3-4 times in the second week of the module to read the responses to your initial posting and other recent postings. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made and the connections you have made with the Learning Resources.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.