Discuss the purposes of assessment. There is been much talk in the media about assessment, and parents and professionals often question the value of all of the assessments that are given in early childhood.
You are a 3rd grade educator in a private elementary school. Your administrator has asked you and three colleagues to prepare a presentation for other early childhood professionals at your school. To prepare for the presentation at a "Brown Bag Lunch," you are to choose one of the four purposes of assessment discussed in Assessment in Early Childhood Education:
1. Promote children's learning and development
2. Identify children for health and social services
3. Monitor trends and evaluate programs and services
4. Assess academic achievement for accountability
Explain how the purpose of assessment has changed over time in early childhood development and why. Specifically discuss trends and issues that have historically occurred in relation to this purpose.
In addition, find one outside resource on this purpose to discuss and share as an attachment on the Discussion Board. This resource can be a website, journal article, video or other professional resource.
Finally, discuss how this purpose of assessment is aligned with the NAEYC position statement of ethical conduct and is valuable for the student, parent, educators and administrators.