Course Description:

This course discusses the reading process and the factors that influence its development, the role of assessment to inform and adapt literacy instruction, the evaluation and use of formal and informal assessment tools for individual learners and groups of students, and the interpretation and communication of assessment results. A 30-hour practicum is required.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

This week's adventures...

So all I have to say about Running Records is AAAARRRGGGHH!!! I thought the little ones were tough, but I was not prepared to try it with a senior (even one who doesn't read at grade level). This is going to take a bit of practice, to say the least.

As for the reading, I find myself a little overwhelmed. There are so many ways to not just informally assess reading, but to formally assess as well. In my position, I have to find the ones that are not only the most age appropriate but also the most efficient. With 190 kids, time is a valued thing. I think that portfolios are definitely an option, as older kids can be taught to self evaluate. I also like the idea of organizing them on a calendar and choosing one student a day to observe.

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