Chapter 15 Rout.

“assessments must promote learning, not just measure it (559).”

Chapter fifteen was a very interesting chapter because I think a lot of the material will help with the case study project. I think an important aspect in the chapter is when the books states “assessments must promote learning, not just measure it (559).” I think assessment is so important because learning is going on all around. The student is learning and the teacher is learning about the student at the same time. Especially with my case study I am trying to keep in mind the students strengths, likes, and experiences to gain a real understanding of their ability. A lot of assessment is best done at the spur of the moment, it is hard to force a learning assessment on the spot. I had a child to do my case study but he went on vacation and will not be back till next month (you think the mother would have told me) SO! I found a child where I work. But I am happy this happened because when I did my first observation I was not sure what to look for. After reading chapter 4 and 15 in the Routman many ideas were given to me. Self-assessment is one I will use. I am going to write up a worksheet for the student to fill out. I love how creating a portfolio of the students work will help in understanding their ability as well as their range. Also, the “Me Box” is a great way to learn about your students while they get a chance to write, craw, and be creative.

One thing that sticks out in my mind from the online readings is effective assessment identifies student’s strengths. I think in today’s classrooms we focus so much on the student’s weaknesses or what they struggle with, we forget to realize what they have excelled in.