Early Child Development Part 3
Part 3: Assessment Instrument Comparison
Select at least three instruments used to assess young children, including ELLs, preferably
those used at your local school, district, or program/agency. All three instruments need to have
at least one developmental, pre-academic, or academic area in common (e.g., expressive
language). For each instrument, include the following:
a) Name of the tool and general purpose; availability in other languages
b) Brief description of technical data for each of the instruments
c) Identify and comment on any possible cultural bias in the exam.
d) Purpose for its use by local school, district
e) Suggested accommodations to meet the needs of ESOL children
f) etc. You must use the template in Appendix A. [A copy is provided in the
“Assignments” section and in “Course Content” in your Blackboard Course, as well.]
Conclusion: Reflective summary:
– What did you learn about methods to assess young children’s development, school
readiness, etc.?
– What did you learn about the assessment methods used to identify the English
proficiency of young children?
– What did you learn about identifying children’s special needs and/or giftedness?
– What did you learn through completion of this assignment and what else do you still“Assignments” section and in “Course Content” in
your Blackboard Course, as well.]
Part 3:
Introduction: Selected three appropriate
assessment instruments (English language
proficiency or developmental instruments),
explained the choices, and compared their
characteristics
1 point There is a logical explanation for why
these three tests were selected. There is a brief
comparison of the tests.
0 points if there is no introduction
Identified and compared the characteristics of
three tests, using the template in Appendix A
6 points Three appropriate tests were selected; all
required information was included in thetemplate.
All information is cited. No writing
errors.
4-5 points Three appropriate tests were selected;
almost all required information was included in
the template. All information is cited. Very few
or no writing errors
3 points Two of the three tests are appropriate for
the assignment. The template is filled in, but
some information is vague or incomplete, but
cited. There are some writing errors.
1-2 points Only one of the tests was appropriate
and/or there is missing information from the
template, and/or the template was not used; There
are significant writing and citation errors.
0 points none of the tests were appropriate; or if
any of the content was plagiarized (copied
without citations)
Conclusion (for entire assignment):
Includes a reflective commentary about the
experience (What did you learn and what do
you still need to learn about assessment?)
1 point Brief but concise summary, indicating
what you learned and what you still need to learn.
No writing errors.
0 points if conclusion is missing
Total Maximum: 20 points
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