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Literature / Movie review Name Institution Literature / Movie review Assessment in the Kindergarten Classroom: An Empirical Study of Teachers’ Assessment Approaches by Angela Pyle and Christopher DeLuca Summary The present level of accounting of the public education framework forces the teachers at the kindergarten level to face challenges when it comes to balancing of the traditional programming and the present academic-based curriculum. The main challenge is that teachers utilize the assessment in measuring and communication on student learning when it comes to curricular stances (Pyle & DeLuca 2013). 2013) teachers are still not able to establish on a balance between the provincial based mandates and their pedagogical stance. Consequently they maintain and endanger the unique teaching and learning spaces within the kindergarten levels. Due to this reason this article reiterates while the accountability movement enhances the standardization of expectations and the obligation of using standardized forms of assessment and procedures of reporting. Reference Pyle A. & DeLuca C. (2013). Assessment in the Kindergarten Classroom: An Empirical Study of Teachers’ Assessment Approaches. Early Childhood Education Journal 41(5) 373-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10643-012-0573-2 [...]
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Articles and Reflection papers – Students will read and respond to two current articles. Possible topics include: Common Core Standards and State Standards, Assessment and Teacher Accountability, Inclusion in the Regular Education classroom, or Differentiated Instruction. Articles may be from periodicals and journals. Papers will include a short summary and then personal reactions/connections to the content reading to show application of knowledge gained. Papers should be 2-3 typed pages with cover page that include: a. A short summary of the required reading content b. Reaction and critique of author’s main points c. A personal connection and/or how you can apply the article’s information to your classroom teaching. (Personal/professional experiences and implication for practice) How you will use the content information to assist in assessment of your students. My Background information I have in the past taught kindergarten for 8 years and it my hope to move back down to teaching kindergarten,
Subject Area: Education
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