Meagan Smith

April 21, 2017

Assessment Module
1. Answer the original discussion prompt: In what ways can I support ELs and students with
special needs through assorted assessment measures? (At least 2 references - At least 1
must come from a theorist (Erikson, Gardner, Piaget, or Vygotsky). The other 1 can come
from the Burden & Byrd text, Emberger, Guillaume, Stiggins, etc.). Answer in 300 words

I can support ELs and students with special needs through assorted assessment measures in various
ways. English Learners need modifications in order to succeed in the classroom. As an educator, It is my
job to make this students success possible. According to Burden and Byrd, English learners might know
the content, but often have difficulties when it comes to assessment. (p. 289) One way to combat this is
through different types of assessments. By assessing students in different ways, I can ensure that
students need objectives, but it ways that work for them best. For example, assessments could be made
orally instead of multiple choice. Students all test differently, and ensuring that you as the teacher is
understanding the way that students can best communicate what they have learned, is so important to
understanding how to better a students education. Assessments for students with disabilities should also
be differentiated. This can happen through giving these students the correct tools and assistance to
complete assessments, such as moving to a quiet room, or giving this student support resources. (p. 291)

Another way to assess students is by keying into the way that student both learn and are assessed best.
By knowing your students, it is easier to identify their Multiple Intelligences. Although all students have
multiple intelligences, some are stronger than others. By knowing these students strengths and
intelligences, we are able to create assessments that allow the student to successfully share what they
have learned through means that best adhere to them. Often times, assessments such as these can be
much more enjoyable than a formal, multiple choice test.

Overall, it is so important to know your students when assessing them. Because all students may not be
able to outwardly showcase their knowledge through multiple choice tests, it is crucial that the teacher
assess through multiple means.

Burden, P.R., & Byrd, D.M. (2016). Methods for effective teaching: Meeting the needs of all
students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Strauss, V. (2013, October 16). Howard Gardner: Multiple intelligences are not learning styles.
Retrieved February 17, 2017, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-
sheet/wp/2013/10/16/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-are-not-learning-styles/?
utm_term=.db631a9fadf9

2. Provide a lesson plan with assessment samples from both EL and Special Needs student
showing analysis of assessment results. This can be a lesson plan that you've already taught in
your MTs class, or it can be a new lesson. During your analysis of the student work, be sure to
reference the text or theorist.

I have provided a lesson plan in which I taught my 1 st grade class about Neil Armstrong. I taught the
students details about Armstrong through a power point and following, students were asked to fill out a
circle map by memory. Finally, using the circle map, they completed sentences using the information in
the circle map that was recalled. There is 1 student with special need in my class and he was asked to
complete 1-2 sentences, instead of 3. This student works closely with an aid and has difficulty paying
attention.
ELs were also asked to complete 1-2 sentences. I provided these students with sentence frames that
said Neil Armstrong was and While on the moon, Neil Armstrong

Will Attach the lesson plan to the email! (: