They use tools that will contribute to determining appropriate curricula. Candidates are able to conduct informal assessments such as checklists and interviews to gather information from significant others. Candidates are taught how utilize literature to determine the validity of assessments. They learn to explore the issues of assessment and identification of students with disabilities, particularly those of color or who are learning English and potential bias involved in assessment of these students. These assessments are shared in small groups during the seminar.
Candidates get ideas for implementation of curriculum from the group work.
Another sample of a seminar activity includes administration of the Standford Diagnostic Reading Test and showing the results to the student using the form in Attachment 22.3. The candidate is to write a reaction paper describing the experience of sharing the test results with the student and student reactions to the scores. Interns meet the same criteria for evaluation and assessment. In summary , careful attention is given to evaluation and assessment. It is critical for candidates to understand evaluation and assessment so they can apply what they learn to the curriculum and instruction component.