ECH435 All Weeks Discussions

ECH 435 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1

Do you feel the evolution of assessment of young children has helped in meeting the diverse needs of students today? Why or why not?

 

ECH 435 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2

 

Contact the Child Find office in a school or district of which you are most familiar. Describe the assessment process for a child who is developmentally delayed. How does the process differ from the process described in your text?

 

ECH 435 Topic 2 Discussion Question 1

 

What is the role of the regular education teacher in the special education referral and evaluation process? Why is it important to have a regular education teacher on the team?

 

ECH 435 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2

 

Examine two developmental tests for young children discussed in chapter 2 of the text. Describe the similarities and differences between the two assessments.

 

ECH 435 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1

 

What is your belief about the incorporation of technology in early childhood classrooms? Are you a proponent? Why or why not? How will you utilize technology in your daily instruction and assessment of young learners?

 

ECH 435 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2

 

Obtain the technology standards adopted by your local district or charter school. What types of skills are taught to young learners? How much time does a primary student spend in front of a computer? How does this compare to when you were in school?

 

ECH 435 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1

 

Describe some ways that standardized tests for young children can be improved. Respond to posts by two classmates.

 

ECH 435 Topic 5 Discussion Question 2

 

Explain your position on the use of developmental checklists in early childhood programs. Support your answer with at least three examples from the readings.

 

ECH 435 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1

 

Refer to the Progress Monitoring on the Center on Response to Intervention. Why would this website be beneficial for a new teacher? How could you use it in your future classroom?

 

ECH 435 Topic 6 Discussion Question 2

 

What is your stance on the use of report cards for reporting progress with young children? How would you suggest report cards be revised to be more compatible with current trends in curriculum and instruction?

 

ECH 435 Topic 7 Discussion Question 1

 

As a primary teacher, how would you tell parents that you are referring their child to the child study team? What data would you use to support your concerns? Who else would you involve in the discussion?

 

ECH 435 Topic 7 Discussion Question 2

 

Review the Special Education Process flowchart. What is your level of understanding of the document after your readings for this topic? Is it straightforward and easy to understand, or complicated and overwhelming to the new teacher? Explain your position.

 

ECH 435 Topic 8 Discussion Question 1

 Interview a parent of a child in a primary grade. What kinds of information are reported to the parent on the child’s progress at school, academically and socially/behaviorally? What standardized measures is the parent familiar with? What has been the parent’s involvement in the assessment of the child?

 

ECH 435 Topic 8 Discussion Question 2

 

Reflect on your own family dynamic growing up. What was your family’s involvement in your education? How did that shape and influence you both professionally and personally? Respond to a classmate that you can relate to and share similarities.