Reflection

ESP 621 has open my mind and gives me a new understanding when it comes to assessment. I have been working with children on the spectrum for about six years now but I was not aware there are different kind of assessment.  Teachers tend to realize only on standardize test when most of the kids don't demonstrate what they learn in test. There should be other method involve to accommodate everyone on  the spectrum.  I definitely agree that anyone who has contact with the child should have a role when the child is being assess. Also it is important for parents to be involve in the process because the child might exhibit a behavior at home and the people at school have not experience.  I learned a lot from doing the wiki with my teammates. It allows me to think outside the box and be creative. I feel like many parents are lost and they don't know where to look for help.  Since my wiki was about group home the recreation section was important.  Many times parent take his or her child home but he does not know where to take that child for something fun.   If he was to come across that particular  wiki he will have an idea on where to take the child.  Now that I have a better understanding about assessment I feel confident to give my opinion at my work place.  I am so glad I took that class because it was definitely an eye opener. The reading and assignment pushed me to think beyond the class.  I also liked the idea of discussing the reading before class, if something did not make sense to me I would get clarification during class. It was a good idea to start out the program with this class because now I have a better understanding of assessment and I will be using the tools as I go forward in my career.