Assessing Student Learning. 5.1 Applying knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and uses of different types of assessments
Assessing Student Learning. How will you assess the student’s learning for the class period?
Assessing Student Learning. The level of “Meets Standard” is reached when at least four (4) of the objectives in the standard are rated at “Satisfactory” or above.
Assessing Student Learning. 5.6 Establishes and communicates learning goals for all students 5.7 Collects and uses multiple sources of information to assess student learning
Assessing Student Learning. Establishing learning goals for all students • Using multiple sources of information to assess • Involving and guiding students assessing their own learning • Using the results of assessments to guide instruction • Communicating with students and families about student progress Developing as a Professional Educator
Assessing Student Learning. 6. Developing as a Professional Educator In this document, each standard is introduced in a narrative description of best practice that portrays an accomplished level of professional teaching. Following the narrative description, each standard is organized in specific criteria that identify key areas within that domain of teaching. Each criterion is further specified -with questions that encourage teachers to explore aspects of teaching practice throughout their careers. In order to xxxxxx ongoing reflection and insights into teaching, the questions are introduced with the stem, “As teachers develop, they should ask how they...,” which encourages teachers to examine the rationale for key aspects of their teaching. Within each criterion, the questions address only a sample of the important facets of teaching. They do not represent all the possible issues or aspects of teaching. Therefore, the questions should not be used as checklists, but rather as probing issues to promote reflection and professional development throughout one’s career. Teachers using the standards will recognize that there are some overlaps between and among the standards and questions. These overlaps are intended to underscore the holistic view that emphasizes the interrelationships and complexities of teaching. For example, valuing and drawing on student backgrounds and experiences are integral aspects of all six standards. The standards are presented in two ways: a linear text version and a graphic version. In the linear version, each standard statement is followed by key criteria and associated questions. In the graphic version, a summary page contains the six teaching standards followed by pertinent criteria.
Assessing Student Learning a. Demonstrates ability to conduct appropriate comprehensive evaluations for students who may experience a variety of communication disorders.
Assessing Student Learning. To individualize the curriculum to meet each child’s developmental stage and areas of interests, a number of screening and assessment tools are utilized. Teaching Strategies GOLD® is an authentic, ongoing, observation‐based assessment system. This means we…… • observe your child during regular, everyday activities • document what we see and hear by taking notes, collecting samples of your child’s drawings and writing attempts, or taking photos, audio recordings, or video clips; • exchange information with you to gain a more complete picture of what your child knows and can do; • compare the collected information to research‐based, widely held expectations for children of similar ages; and use the information to plan experiences that support your child’s learning and meet their individual needs. • To learn more about our curriculum and assessment process visit xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. The benefits of developmental child assessments are the following: • Your child’s strengths and needs are clearly identified for you, your child, and the teacher. • Teachers focus on your child as an individual and set specific goals for him or her. • Your child is observed and evaluated on 38 research-based objectives that include predictors of school success and are aligned with state early learning guidelines. • The process of evaluating your child is connected to what happens in the classroom. Documentation from the assessment will be shared with families at least twice a year.
Assessing Student Learning. Candidate develops and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to plan instruction, monitor student performance, evaluate student learning and documents impact of instruction on student learning.
Assessing Student Learning. 1. Establishing and communicating learning goals for students. The teacher clearly communicates student expectations. The teacher assesses student work for completeness and accuracy.
