These are a few quotes about child development and I how feel we as professionals, families, and our community to keep in mind when thinking of our young children in how they grow and development, most importantly how they learn and see our world.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Testing for Intelligence?
Considering a commitment to viewing young children holistically such as a commitment to the whole child I believe to a certain extent or in most cases a child should be assessed and measured. My reasons because when a child is assessed, it gives us a pinpoint where a child's stands academically and then we can gather goals to help that child to achieve academically where they should be. Another reason, person my daughter was assessed at a young age, which helped her in all developmental areas. As time continued and goals were established, London was able to meet those goals whether it was academically as well as pertaining to any developmental delays. I believe when you assess and measure a child for these reasons are beneficial to the child and the parent.
On the other some may focus extensively on test scores and far too little on the whole child. This is said especially in children that are tested on the upper end of the age range. A valid statement was made is that we often choose one-size-fits-all fixes while ignoring solid research about the infinite ways students learn and how children develop (ASCD, 2015). I can recall when I was younger and even not into adulthood, it seems we are tested for everything even when it comes to employment. Most people like me are not very good test taker, however does not mean we are not capable of doing the job nor the assignments. We shouldn't simply teach to the test, However, teach for understanding, and assessment are tools to gauge that understanding. More importantly, when the use of effective assessment are used, assessments can facilitate high levels of student achievement by providing ongoing information about students grasp of key concepts and how to enhance their learning to help them meet or exceed academic requirements (ASCD, 2015).
Standardized testing is controversial everywhere, regardless of its purpose. Most countries based upon research use testing for tracking and for selecting students for admission into academic secondary schools or universities, but generally not for holding educators accountable (Rotberg, 2006). As for most countries do not even administer standardized tests until the later grades. For example Canadian universities do not require the SAT or other standardized admissions tests except for those students that are applying with a high school diploma (Rotberg, 2006). Assessment are different around the world some has it's reason why assessments are just not administer. What I found interesting is that most do not assessed and do not hold educator accountable as far as the United States. Another interesting fact most countries are trying to administer testing the same way the US does in hopes that their academic assessments are appropriate.
References:
ASCD. (2015). Assessment. Retrieved April 16, 2017 from http://www.wholechildeducation.org/what-works/featured-topics/assessment
Rotberg, Iris. C. (2006). Assessment Around the World. Retrieved on April 16, 2017 from http://neqmap.unescobkk.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Assessment-Around-the-World.pdf
On the other some may focus extensively on test scores and far too little on the whole child. This is said especially in children that are tested on the upper end of the age range. A valid statement was made is that we often choose one-size-fits-all fixes while ignoring solid research about the infinite ways students learn and how children develop (ASCD, 2015). I can recall when I was younger and even not into adulthood, it seems we are tested for everything even when it comes to employment. Most people like me are not very good test taker, however does not mean we are not capable of doing the job nor the assignments. We shouldn't simply teach to the test, However, teach for understanding, and assessment are tools to gauge that understanding. More importantly, when the use of effective assessment are used, assessments can facilitate high levels of student achievement by providing ongoing information about students grasp of key concepts and how to enhance their learning to help them meet or exceed academic requirements (ASCD, 2015).
Standardized testing is controversial everywhere, regardless of its purpose. Most countries based upon research use testing for tracking and for selecting students for admission into academic secondary schools or universities, but generally not for holding educators accountable (Rotberg, 2006). As for most countries do not even administer standardized tests until the later grades. For example Canadian universities do not require the SAT or other standardized admissions tests except for those students that are applying with a high school diploma (Rotberg, 2006). Assessment are different around the world some has it's reason why assessments are just not administer. What I found interesting is that most do not assessed and do not hold educator accountable as far as the United States. Another interesting fact most countries are trying to administer testing the same way the US does in hopes that their academic assessments are appropriate.
References:
ASCD. (2015). Assessment. Retrieved April 16, 2017 from http://www.wholechildeducation.org/what-works/featured-topics/assessment
Rotberg, Iris. C. (2006). Assessment Around the World. Retrieved on April 16, 2017 from http://neqmap.unescobkk.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Assessment-Around-the-World.pdf
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Consequences of Stress on Children's Development
When I think about the lives of children and adults that I know well, the stressors of which I am aware of are Poverty and Violence within the community. These can cause impede on a child's and adult biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial development. The adult and child that I am speaking lived where violence were committed daily and the fact is because of where they reside, struggling and had no means to live in a better community. They were able to cope with their situation by reaching out to support groups, that were able to financially assist with food assistance and sometimes assistance with clothing to help the mother and her children. As far as the violence, that was happening in her community, she was able to survive just by ensuring she stayed in her home, and did not allow her child to play outside in the area. At that young age children should have the freedom to enjoy their childhood without the worry of having something bad happen.
Children are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than adults are. An experience of violence can lead to lasting physical, mental, and emotional harm, whether the child is direct victim or a witness (Child Trends, 2016). It states, that children who are exposed to violence are more likely to suffer from attachment problems, regressive behavior, anxiety, and depression, and to have aggression and conduct problems (Child Trends, 2016). Based on the research on children that live in Canada, they tend to have a high rate on Violence within the family that effect young children. I wanted to learn more about Canada, because of how a lot of people say Canada is a place they will love to move to one day, so I wanted to research more on any impacts that effects young children in that country. According to Family Violence in Canada: A statistical profile (2014), police - reported data shows that three in five child and youth victims of family violence were victimized by a parent (RCMP, 2012). In 2014, among the approximately 53,600 child and youth victims under age of violent crime, and about 16,300 were victims of family violence, perpetrated by a parent, sibling, extended family member or spouse (RCMP, 2012).
To minimized the harm that is being done to these young children, is more intervention that is being reported. Family outreach therapy is being offered as well. The damage can last a lifetime. A child that is abuse or witness violence and is effected by poverty is more likely to end up in violent or abusive relationships as an adult, and the destructive cycle continues. We all need to care about children. Today, we are taking more responsibility for intervening within our community in all states and countries where violence and poverty is happening.
References:
Child Trends. (2016). Children Exposure to Violence. Retrieved on April 2, 2017 from https://www.childtrends.org/?indicators=childrens-exposure-to-violence
RCMP. (2012). The Effects of Family Violence on Children- Where Does It Hurt?. Retrieved on April 2, 2017 from http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cp-pc/chi-enf-abu-eng.htm
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