Description
Assignment:
For this assignment, you will be placed (virtually) in a real-world scenario that occurs in schools. Please read the following description of the authentic performance task and complete the requirements as described in the scenario.
SCENARIO
“Imagine you are a college instructor in a Teacher Education program and you will design a training presentation that you will use to train future early childhood teachers on the basics of standardized testing in early childhood. Outline this training in writing and develop three key ideas of support for each part of the program to include:
How standardized tests are used with infants and young children
The purpose of assessment in early childhood
Different meanings of the term “Assessment”
Your plan should be realistic, coherent, and precise, and should address all three required components in a research-based manner using text support and outside research to create a comprehensive informational presentation focused on assessment in early childhood.”
The program description should be 1250-1500 words and should include at least four (4) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1250-1500 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
