Problem
Part I: Personal Connection Discuss why you think assessing young children matters in the early childhood setting. Relate your current work experiences, individual experiences, or future work with children. Discuss your experience (if any) with assessing young children. Share explicit examples of these experiences. Reflect on this statement: "Early childhood professionals' commitment to equity and diversity has a significant impact on children's learning outcomes and their social and emotional well-being." Why is it important to consider equity and diversity in the assessments of young children?
Part II: Program Connection Assessment Chart Questions What type of assessment do you wish to research? Is the assessment formative or summative?
Purpose: What is the purpose of this type of assessment?
Beliefs: What are some potential biases that can impact the use of this type of assessment? (What kinds of inequities could occur?) What are some strategies and methods of each type of assessment? When could you use this type of assessment while working with young children?
Where: Provide one link to a resource where you can find more information about this assessment type.