Developmentally Appropriate Assessment

Informal assessments or formative assessments are an essential element in the process of educating children. Importantly, informal tests tend to take any creative form as per the educator's choosing. Information assessments should be in such a way that they take into account the various learning styles that help the educator to better gauge every student's understanding of the material ( Snow & Hemel, 2008) . One of the most effective informal styles of assessment is the use of demonstration stations. Demonstration stations are essential in showcasing the knowledge of the learners, helping the educator in the determination of the direction of future instruction ( Snow & Hemel, 2008) . Markedly, I believe that the informal assessment style in question will be helpful in my career as an educator because it primarily involves observing young learners. Consequently, observation of learners help monitor and document their progress. 

The style will also help me as an educator to see the actions as well as behaviors of the learners within a natural context, which will, in turn, increase my level of understanding concerning the students ( Snow & Hemel, 2008) . Notably, I will use the measurements attained from the assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of my students, which will be vital in making instructional decisions concerning curriculum. For instance, in case one of my students finds difficulty in joining a group in the station. I will ensure my future instructions help such a student build social skills and familiarize interacting with the rest. If I note any of my learners with a challenge, I will try as much as possible to meet their parents face to face and explain the results. However, in case of a positive result, I would call the parents by phone to deliver the results of my assessment. I will explain to the parents regarding the impact of the family and culture on the child’s performance and the differences exhibited by the learner compared to others as suggested by Snow and Hemel (2008) . 

Reference 

Snow, C. E., & Van Hemel, S. B. (2008). Early childhood assessment: Why, what, and how . The National Academies Press. From http://digilib.umpalopo.ac.id:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/388