Looking at the diagram on p. 505 in Ormrod’s text, write down an idea for an assessment for each of the five categories. Be sure to explain why you would use the assessment within the context of your lesson.
Informal assessment: informal assessment can be used to make judgements on students learning behavior/characteristics through observing, check lists, running records, interview, etc. I would use this type of assessment in my special education classroom to make note of what my students are understanding in the lesson and also where they may struggle.
Authentic assessment: I love this type of assessment because the student is able to show what they have learned. Students create posters, artwork, create journals, presentations, portfolios, etc. They are able to express what they have learned in a creative way that can also increase critical thinking skills. I would use this type of assessment in my special education classroom so that each student can individually meet their own needs by being creative.
Criterion-refereced assessment: I would use this type of assessment to evaluate if my students have been able to learn certain concepts and skills. From there, the student and I can figure out how to reach their IEP goal.
Paper-pencil assessment: This type of assessment is one they may have to be adjusted to a oral assessment for some students within the special education classroom. But, I would use this type of assessment for essay questions to engage my students in critical thinking skills.
Teacher-developed assessment: I would use this type of assessment in my classroom to ensure that my students are being tested on what I have taught them-not what the book has taught them. In the special education classroom I think it is very important to use this type of assessment so that the teacher can fairly make modifications to the assessment so that it fits the needs of each student.
Christina, I liked how you modified some assignments like the pencil-paper assignment to be reflective of your classroom. In cases like the informal assessments, watching for behavior characteristics seems like a really important component of being a special educator. I think that all the assessments you chose would be very helpful to your future students. I especially liked your connection between criterion-referenced assessments and IEP goals. Good insight.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to read about how you would make adjustments to each type of assessment to fit into your special education classroom. It helped me understand how assessments would have to be modified to clearly show how your students were advancing. I especially liked the excitement you have for authentic assessment and all the examples you gave of how you would use it were very creative. I think this type of assessment would work great in your special education classroom just like you said!
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