A Reflection On The Inequality In The Classroom

I am a strong believer that one test defines a students. Therefore, variety is key when assessing students. When using formative assessment I use student reflections, journal entries, exit cards in addition to non verbal communication such as thumbs up or down. I also make anadotal notes on students to help assess the overall learning journey of the student. When using summative assessments, I use district assessments, state assessments, portfolios, short answer, multiple choice, and student based projects. In all forms of assessments, students are provided the appropriate accommodations. My learning goal for assessing students is to have a valid assessment that demonstrate the student’s understanding of the specific skill. It is crucial that I understand the purpose of the assessments and the content that is being taught, therefore, I often start instruction with the assessment piece in

In my point of view feedback is an essential tool for learners’ progress. If the student is not assessing their work then they are not learning and given feedback are vital to ensure best practice is maintained and the learners are achieving to their full potential.

Feedback is a vital part of the assessment process as it gives the assessor an idea of if the learner has met the criteria set and if they haven’t, what action is needed to achieve the criteria.

Feedback is provided in relation to the assessment criteria (box on left) that were given to you with the assessment specification.

By providing feedback the pupils will see more clearly what they need to do next and how to improve on their work if needed, examples of feedback could be questions in a group or a through a whole class discussion.

There are many reasons why we assess learners. Assessments enable tutors to measure learner’s progress towards their goal. And feedback can be given to help them such as outlining their strengths and weaknesses. Feedback is used to help learners learn and improve, and is the most important aspect of formative assessment. This can be given in various ways such as written, oral, in the form of graded/marked assignment etc. When giving feedback it is good practice to bear in mind the following points. It is important to give immediate feedback if possible; turn negative comment into constructive comments such as what to improve on before the next assessment; make assessment criteria clear, accurate and available; feedback to be clear, accurate and recorded; praise learner on achievement; encourage positive attitudes and make further suggestions. Learners can be encouraged through communication of how well they are doing and what skills and knowledge they are developing.

Firstly we had input during classes from our tutor on the categories of concepts and principles of assessments, how to use different types of assessments and some of the strengths and weaknesses of these methods, the role of feedback and questioning in the assessment of learning and the different types of assessment records and their uses.

Inequalities in classrooms in the same school district often occur between higher and lower income neighborhoods, and I believe some of the reason for this is because the parents of the students in the higher income neighborhoods push for their kids to be given better classroom materials and supplies whereas the parents of the children in the lower income neighborhoods are just grateful to have their children in school and do not have time to advocate for better supplies and materials. Based on the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Latisha should communicate her case clearly to the head of the district and peacefully advocate for the equal distribution of supplies and classroom materials among all of the schools of the district. If I were faced

Students appeared to enjoy the feedback process and were motivated to keep progressing through tasks as they received a visual cue on Stile to inform them feedback had been received. This meant they did not have to wait until a class to receive feedback; it could be given and received in a more timely fashion. As well, student work could be submitted at any time, further increasing efficiency and work output.

In this article, the authors are looking to see what relationships are in equal and political in the school districts in the funding sector. They use a model that looks at household incomes to complete an investigation with empirical evidence on how income is distributed for educational funding. When there is inequality in-between school districts the poorer communities do not receive as much funding in their public schools. The richer communities have better schools, because there is more money to go around. In this article, it talks about increases in taxes, and the average

The socioeconomic makeup of the student in my building is predominantly Caucasian. The next ethnicity most predominant is African American followed by a small population of Marshall Island students. Most of my students are poverty stricken. My school was 98% free and reduced lunch and next year we will be 100% free and reduced lunch and breakfast.

A High-School teacher who had repeated sexual relations with a student, has cried in the dock after being sentenced to sixty year imprisonment.

All the inequalities student face during school is a huge impact on if the do or do not want to go to school. If you get bullied everyday for being the color you are or where you come from, would you really want to be going to school? The things people can say to one another can ruin a persons experience of going to school and wanting to be there to learn by making them think it's not worth it, to be getting beat on everyday by people who don't even know you. Inequalities will always exist everywhere you go. The similarities are how it all comes down on to how the person feels at the end of the day. They could be getting bullied by completely different things but it all hurts the same. Teachers can notice all the inequalities they want, it's

Many believe that the greatest source for a nations strength is to provide equal education for all of its students. However, are we as educators short-changing our female students? I believe the answer to this question is an undeniable, Yes! There are different ways and methods to change this problem in our society; hence we must first examine the source of the corruption.

Only 41 percent of poorer children grow up in homes with married parents, down from 77 percent four decades ago. That has hurt poorer children’s chances of success, since children who live with both of their parents are more likely, even accounting for income, to fare better in school, stay out of trouble with the law, maintain lasting relationships, and earn higher incomes as adults. (Kenworthy 3). The changes of poorer children having access to various opportunities are very slender compared to rich children. They are most likely to hit every hurdle there is, before ever attaining their goals. Class division hinder individuals from job opportunities. For example, a person applying for a job, the employer will most likely do a background check which may result in a decline of employment due to their social standing. They will automatically see that the person is from a lower-class division. Resulting in discrimination against the person because of his/her social class.