my first blog ever

When I think of child development, I think about how important play is and how some believe that children do not learn while playing. I think that this quote sums it all up. THANK YOU!!! To Haleema, Thank you so much for your insightful blog posts and comments.  I have learned a lot from reading all of them. Your passion shows in all that you write and share. I want to wish you the best of luck as you continue through this program. Best wishes, Trisha To Jaqueline, I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions throughout this course. I enjoyed reading your blog and your point of view. I wish you much success on your journey at Walden.  Hopefully we will cross paths again in our other classes. Best wishes, Trisha

As individuals, we are all unique with our own special characteristics that make us who we are. So, when it comes to assessing children or measuring their intelligence, why should there be one standardized test that tests specific aspects of children’s intelligence?   Plus, considering we all have various learning styles, how could these types of tests be accurate?   When I was younger, I had problems with comprehension, and when it came to standardized tests, I would run out of time to complete certain sections.   I wasn’t smart or didn’t know the information, I just couldn’t retain it even if I read it five minutes prior. Assessments should focus on children as a whole, with all their abilities (creative, physical, musical, etc.) taken into consideration and appropriate for their age. In Ontario, Canada, children new to the country are given preliminary assessment tests to find the correct grade placement, however not all school boards provide assessments. Children are tested o