When considering a commitment to viewing young children holistically, I firmly believe that children should be assessed from that same vantage point. When you consider what makes a child, who are they as a person, what are their unique talents and strengths? Then you can gain a greater perspective on who they are and how they learn as an individual. It is imperative to identify their learning styles, and provide instruction that will promote learning, and retention. I believe learning can be assessed in various ways such as demonstrating they have mastered a subject by completing a project, and or assignment that reflects their interpretation. Children around the world are assessed in various ways, some countries use assessment tools, some measure success based on effort, and some measure a child’s potential on their health and physical well being. While conducting research for this assignment I discovered PISA, The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) which is a worldwide evaluation of 15-year-old school students’ scholastic performance. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with a view to improving educational policies and outcomes. The program is quite extensive and offers an array of strategies that school systems are using globally. For further information please review the following website.
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- Hello welcome to ncouraging minds my name is Tarsha. I am passionate about early intervention, parent education, and providers/teachers who serve young children. I enjoying conducting educational seminars and helping participants gain new knowledge. Most importantly I gain the most satisfaction from "light bulb" moments that participants have in my seminars. Being a lifelong learner and seeking opportunities to grow and develop have become dear to me. I enjoy quiet time, beaches, and time with loved ones. I am the proud mother of two children, and wife of my college sweetheart.
I agree, we should definitely look at the child's talents and strengths. Good point about identifying the child's learning style. I believe that the assessment should definitely be adapted to the child's learning style. What I like about young children is that everything is still very hands-on. You cannot yet give them a pencil and a test to complete. You have to observe what they can do and record the observations. I wish standardized tests were individualized to meet the child's strengths. Thanks for sharing!
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