Watch and Learn: Assessing Reading Skills

This video was very interesting to watch. The in-depth approach that is taken seems to have a major influence on the success of students in reading. I agree with the video and it's view on how teachers should continuously assess students. Assessment should not be completed on one factor of reading, but all factors/influences of reading should be assessed to better diagnose a students struggles with reading. These assessments should not be completed once during the year and then that's it. These assessments should be a continuous process throughout the year. This is because as a student progress from one struggle another struggle may start. By assessing multiple times during the year, a students struggles will be diagnosed quicker and a plan to help the student can be made. When students are unable to read this causes an emotional draining situation for the student. It can be discouraging and have a life long lasting effect on the student. This video shows us how important it is to assess and diagnose student reading difficulties.

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