Considering a commitment to viewing young children holistically (i.e., a commitment to "the whole child"), what, if anything, do you believe should be measured or assessed? Explain your reasoning.
The ability for children to understand the importance of reading, writing and emotional intelligence should be measured and assessed. Reading is important because it allows children to understand the world around them. A book builds a knowledge base for children; it can introduce them to a world of the unexplored. Reading opens a world for children to use their imagination. Writing is great for children because it allows them to open their world to endless possibilities. Through writing children can express their feeling with words. For some children it is better than speaking because it allows a certain type of freedom to express their endless thoughts. Emotional intelligence is really wonderful in children because it allows them to think about the world they live in. Emotional intelligence creates a space in their minds that allows them the ability to understand themselves and how to monitor their behavior.
In what ways are school-age children assessed in other parts of the world? (Choose a country or region of the world for which you have a personal affinity.)
When children take the national exam in South Korea no Jet can fly in the whole country. The day is a no fly zone day. The English test exam is broadcast in every middle and high school throughout the entire country. The students are ranked based on their test result. The result could affect their entire lives and their financial future prospect.
What additional ideas, comments, suggestions, examples, and/or concerns related to assessing young children would you like to share with your colleagues?
I feel that the educational expectation standard for testing does not reflect the diversity of the United States both linguistically and culturally. Standardized testing is geared towards middle class white students. The test does not take in to account different cultural groups within the United States.
Hi Georgiana,I like the idea of you-tube incorporated into your blog.How do you do that? Anyway the assessment of South Korea is really interesting.I can only imagine the pressure that leads to suicide from parents? That is so sad to read and watch.To take an exam from 11 to midnight is not realistic.Thanks for sharing .
ReplyDeleteNow this is ineresting!! But at the same time I feel that this country put some much pressure on students when it comes to testing and different assessments. I can only imagine how these students feel as well as their parents. It's not right nor should a child have so much pressure on them in one day... whooosaa!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the clips that you added. I am not ready to see the suicide one tonight but I am going to have to come back and view it. My emotions cannot take it tonight and I am going to bed soon would not want that on my mind. I will be so glad when school get around to the whole child and teaching the whole child.
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