The above definition, however broad, is what Venn describes as the most valuable tool available for those that teach students with special needs. Venn is quick to point out that assessment is not just the use of tests. Tests are only a cog in the machine of assessment. Like a machine every piece is valuable and must be used in conjunction with every other part to provide a complete picture of student performance. These cogs or pieces of the assessment process consist of: assorted techniques and procedures of evaluation, estimating, appraising, testing, and drawing conclusions (Venn, 2007). The actual process must be adapted for each student because each student is different. Personalities, learning styles, background knowledge and experiences,
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The topics are quick with the promise of further development later on in the text. It is what it claims a brief introduction to assessment.
Chapter 2: Steps in the Assessment Process The assessment process consists of several steps guided by student data and observations. Each step has different goals but overlap in use. The steps share similarities and all have the same final purpose: to help teachers to help students. Many of the activities regarding assessment occur as part of the screening process (Venn, 2007). Depending upon the findings of the screening process assessments may lead to the eligibility process, which then may lead to the development of an Individual Education Plan for the student.
Types of screening processes:
• Formal screening tests
• Informal screening checklists, scales, and …show more content…
It covers the different types of assessment that could be used with students. Venn stresses the importance of an inclusive classroom not just for the student with special needs but for the other students as well. By providing a safe and inclusive place for all students to learn equally, side by side, and from each other teachers can insure a well-rounded educational experience for their students. Everyone has something to gain from inclusive classrooms. Venn discusses why we modify assessment by using a narrative. His use of narratives helps to provide real world examples of the necessity of modifying assessments. Venn provides alternative grading strategies and checklists for assessment. All of the examples given are helpful and he continually helps to remind the reader that; for every student there is a way to provide a successful assessment. Inclusive assessments can be managed with planning and patience. When evaluating what types of assessments will be successful teachers need to understand their students, their needs, their strengths and their weaknesses.
Chapter 4: Practical Measurement
The topics are quick with the promise of further development later on in the text. It is what it claims a brief introduction to assessment.
Chapter 2: Steps in the Assessment Process The assessment process consists of several steps guided by student data and observations. Each step has different goals but overlap in use. The steps share similarities and all have the same final purpose: to help teachers to help students. Many of the activities regarding assessment occur as part of the screening process (Venn, 2007). Depending upon the findings of the screening process assessments may lead to the eligibility process, which then may lead to the development of an Individual Education Plan for the student.
Types of screening processes:
• Formal screening tests
• Informal screening checklists, scales, and …show more content…
It covers the different types of assessment that could be used with students. Venn stresses the importance of an inclusive classroom not just for the student with special needs but for the other students as well. By providing a safe and inclusive place for all students to learn equally, side by side, and from each other teachers can insure a well-rounded educational experience for their students. Everyone has something to gain from inclusive classrooms. Venn discusses why we modify assessment by using a narrative. His use of narratives helps to provide real world examples of the necessity of modifying assessments. Venn provides alternative grading strategies and checklists for assessment. All of the examples given are helpful and he continually helps to remind the reader that; for every student there is a way to provide a successful assessment. Inclusive assessments can be managed with planning and patience. When evaluating what types of assessments will be successful teachers need to understand their students, their needs, their strengths and their weaknesses.
Chapter 4: Practical Measurement