1. You are currently exploring Block 1 of your clinical field experience in this course. During this block, you are focused on observing teaching, classroom environments, and learner development. Share with your peers the field experiences you have had so far in this course. Focus on sharing specific examples related to instructional planning and assessment.
2. Different states use different terminology for assessments. Research your state’s assessment terminology (e.g., department of education website, school district websites in your area) and respond to one or more of the following questions: Tennessee
What familiarity did you have with your state’s assessment terms?
What points of confusion did you have regarding your state’s assessments?
What types of assessments and purposes are used in schools in your state? (e.g., informal, formal, authentic/alternative, screening, interim, standardized, achievement)