Discussion Post: Analyzing Accomplished Teaching and Assessment Practices and Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Practice
"Standard V: Assessing Children's Development and Learning" and the "Architecture of Accomplished Teaching from the National Board" from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) (2012) outline the best practices for teaching young children. Along with "Purposes for Assessment" from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2009), these documents provide a foundation for assessment and analysis of data.
In this Discussion, you will examine your personal strengths and challenges in your assessment practice. You will conduct research and provide information on how to improve your own practice, as well as share this information with others. You will begin to serve as a critical friend to your peers as you suggest resources for their benefit.
To prepare:
1) Analyze each element of the "Architecture of Accomplished Teaching," "Standard V: Assessing Children's Development and Learning," and "Purposes for Assessment"
2) Then, read the two Bagnato (2011, 2014) articles.
3) Finally, review the material from Week 1 Discussion.
Task
Post the following:
1) Identify three personal strengths and three challenges in your current assessment practices/teaching. Give examples from your own practice.
2) Identify how you can develop two of your areas of weakness.
3) Use external research (a minimum of two resources) to support your statements regarding improvement.
4) Include in your discussion the NAEYC "Purposes for Assessment."
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.