1) Introduce yourself by sharing a movie or book you would recommend and why. Share one lesson you learned from the book or movie.
2) Discuss why you think assessing young children matters in the early childhood setting. Relate your current work experiences, individual experiences, or future work with children.
3) Discuss your experience (if any) with assessing young children. Share explicit examples of these experiences.
4) Reflect on this statement: “Early childhood professionals’ commitment to equity and diversity has a significant impact on children’s learning outcomes and their social and emotional well-being.” Why is it important to consider equity and diversity in the assessments of young children?