Week 3 Response

As I examined both surveys, I had a difficult time deciding which one I liked more! In some aspects, I really liked figure T.1 because it would be a great way to see how your students learn and what works best for them. Also, it helps you as a teacher when deciding activities, group work or even assessments. However, this survey does not help you as a teacher get to know your students on an individual level. It gives specific examples and does not allow them to express themselves. In figure T.2, it allows the students to fully explain their interests, and how they learn. It posts great questions to really get to know your students on an INDIVIDUAL level. However, not having specific examples may make it more difficult for the students to express themselves. Overall, I think these are both important in getting to know your students. The second one definitely defines differentiation and allows the teacher to get to know their students individually.
After looking at the inventories and pre-assessments on blackboard, I was amazed at how many different ways you can check your students for understanding. I think Inventories would be very helpful and are a good check point to see what level your students are on, individually and as a class. As I looked at the inventories I saw many relationships such as they all were checking for understanding and comprehension. Also, the inventories tried to reach different types of learners such as some had pictures, others had examples which I think really is necessary to reach all of your students. I am learning that there is so much truth in the hallmark as it states "Assessment and instruction are inseparably connected" I think this is so true and as I saw in the examples it is important to asses formal and informally to ensure progression toward individual and group goals!