WHEN I THINK OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT........ This course has taught me a lot about child development. The most exciting part of the course was doing the observations. It is amazing how much you can learn from children by watching them in their natural environment. I was really amazed during my last observation by the child's actions. This child is ADD/ADHD. The teacher was reviewing for a spelling test. This child was distracted and lost focus several times. Just when I thought that he was not paying attention, the teacher called out a word and his hand flew in the air. He was distracted, lost focus, and listening to the teacher at the same time. Is that really possible? It was hard to pick one quote because I have two that mean a lot to me. "Children are our most valuable resource." Herbert Hoover, 31st President "I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams." David Vitter, U. S. Senator I would like to thank the following classmates for all the positive comments and feedback posted to my blog. I wish you the best of luck in your educational journey. If I can ever assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me at violet.watson@waldeu.edu Anita Partlow Jantina Maria Rice Samantha Testa THANKS

Testing for Intelligence "Assessment is the process of collecting information about children's development, learning, health, behavior, academic progress, need for special services, and attainment in order to make decisions (Morrision, 2009, p.61)." Ares that will improve a child's learning should be assessed. The whole child should be assessed. The assessment should be done on what the child is actually learning, doing, what they know and are able to do. It is important to remember the child's culture, language, and needs when performing the assessments. Assessments should be done throughout the year to determine how the child is progressing. Research has shown that no two countries has student assessments that match. Assessments are done in the French educational system by giving three national assessments. The assessments are given in third grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade. By the end of the senior year, students take test to see what may be their professional or educational future. French educators don't like the test, but the public and media supports it. I believe that assessments are necessary in order for a child to develop properly. We should communicate with parents and be truthful about the results. Keep records of the child's assessments. Teachers can provide parents with information that they can use to help their children at home. It is important for teachers and parents to work together in order to ensure that the child is developing properly. References Berger, K. S. 2012 The Developing Person Through Childhood Morrison, G. S. 2009 Early Childhood Education Today