Clinical Field Experience C

Benchmark- Literature Assessment Plan
Priscilla Boggess
Grand Canyon University: ELM- 480
November 15, 2020
Professor Meredith Powers
One of the ways that I will use formative assessments in my elementary class with these
three lessons would be by journaling. I am able to formatively assess students by simply asking
students a question about our previous day’s work with specifics from the lesson. I will read all
entry’s and reply to students with encouragement and correction if needed. This will allow for
me to assess the students’ knowledge about the lesson taught them and get a better understanding
of what students remember, and if they are retained the information that was intended of the
lesson given the day before. Formative assessments are an amazing way for educators to assess
students and have them perform without the stress of being assessed or tested on what they have
learned. As far as a summative assessment, I will be having an end of unit chapter test using the
information we have been learning in this lesson. This will cover the complete content that has
been used and will allow students to have a mor formal assessment. It will be interesting to
compare the two assessments, especially since this will help me to better understand what
students are retaining.
One of the best summative assessments that I will definitely use in my classroom would be to
use a rubric to help students’ performance their best, but also to look for those key answers I am
looking for. They will have the information they need to answer questions and details regarding
chapter test they will be taking. They will have the chance to have a copy of this rubric the day
before so they know what they may have to study for. This rubric will be made up using
questions that I come up with regarding the chapter and specifics that were made to stick out to
them in reading, writing, speaking, views, listening, and even their thinking process.
An integral part of educational now a days is anything that is digital. I would love to be able to
assess students using the epic! application. The reason I would love to use this is because this is
an excellent way to encourage students, there are so many students that have learned so much
with the internet and applications that have been created to help them learn. “Technology is
something that most, if not all, kids enjoy, so it's easy to see how engagement and motivation can
be boosted through its use in the classroom. Elementary students may easily become bored with
traditional lectures, textbooks and written assignments since they result in a more passive
learning environment” (Com, S. 2. 2003).
Because I am able to choose the formative and summative assessments that will be performed in
my class, and I know the needs of my students. I will be able to tweak these assessments no
matter if summative or formative. I can make notes and ask questions that are more formative, æ
students with disabilities and to formative assessment. For students to be actively involved in
their learning, they must understand a learning goal, aim for it, and use assessment evidence
along the way to stay on course. Three key formative assessment questions — Where am I
going? Where am I now? What do I need to do next? — are important for all students, including
students with disabilities, as they partner with their teachers to produce successful learning
outcomes” (Schopp, M. 2017). At the end of chapters I require students to answer fill in the
blanks as well as multiple choice questions that will come from the text or information provide in
the lesson/chapter.
Some of the most effective assessments for the elementary classroom are using strategies like
visualizations, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based instruction. These will be used by me and
I know they can definitely act as a guide for students to use once they are problem solving
individually. “The classroom is a dynamic environment, bringing together students from
different backgrounds with various abilities and personalities. Being an effective teacher
therefore requires the implementation of creative and innovative teaching strategies in order to
meet students’ individual needs” (Hyginus, Lei, Imen, Milly, Kumar, A., Bonyai, K., . . . Grimes,
L., 2020, September 17).
Reflection:
As mentioned in the MCEE rationale, “In the United States there are 50 separate measures of
what constitutes misconduct by professional, certified educators. Each state or jurisdiction has its
own laws and rules, and thus as a nation, we are often challenged by the variances in both the
process of discipline when an educator has misbehaved as well as the basic tenets upon which
discipline may or may not be issued” (TEC, N., 2020., MODEL CODE OF ETHICS FOR
EDUCATORS .MCEE). In order for my students to have the best and most professional
education in my class, It is important for me to understand what I can and cannot do in certain
circumstances.
Because of this I will dedicate my professional life to be “committed to the profession of
teaching and learning. I will be professionally active, lifelong learners and seek opportunities for
professional development” (University, G. C., 2015).

This is why nationwide teacher conferences and ethical meetings are important in understanding
do’s and don’ts an ethical manner. As an educator you have so much responsibility with children
in general that is nice to learn how to work with all students from all diverse backgrounds. It is
important to practice professional decision making when it comes to the benefits of all students.
References:
CCSS, E. (2020). English Language Arts Standards " Writing " Grade 3. Retrieved November
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classroom.html#:~:text=Elementary%20technology%20use%20not%20only,cooperative
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Benchmark- Literature Assessment Plan

Grand Canyon University: ELM- 480

November 15, 2020

Professor Meredith Powers

students are retaining.

learning environment” (Com, S. 2. 2003).

individually. “The classroom is a dynamic environment, bringing together students from

L., 2020, September 17).

Because of this I will dedicate my professional life to be “committed to the profession of

professional development” (University, G. C., 2015).

13, 2020, from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/

TEC, N. (2020). MODEL CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS (MCEE). Retrieved

University, G. C. (2015). COE Professional Dispositions of Learners. Retrieved November 15,

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