Write a reflection essay on the readings in APA format (4-5 pages of content). Include a title page, use in-text citations, and a reference page. Be sure to respond to the following guiding topics and questions:
Early Learning Standards. Discuss the role of early learning standards in assessment activity.
Assessment systems: Define the concept of an assessment system and identity the principles, types, and features of early literacy.
Provide an example. Many models were introduced in the readings. Select one model for an in-depth study. Describe it, and share how it could benefit your program.
Assessment information. Once the assessment has been completed, what are the next steps? Please share some examples of how teachers could utilize the information gathered through assessment.
Readings and Viewings
- Helping young children learn language and literacy: Birth through kindergarten. Chapter 9 (given once hired)
- Next Generation English Language Arts Standards
- Assessment as a guide: New Generation Standards
- NYS Early Learning Guidelines
- Reading Rockets – Assessment and Evaluation
- Reading Rockets – Early Reading Assessment Guiding Tool Instruction