Assessing Agency in Learning Contexts: A First, Critical Step to Assessing Children

https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/spring2023/assessing-agency
This article explores how children can only show their true intelligence and skills when they have "agency," or the freedom to make choices and lead their own activities. It suggests that instead of focusing primarily on testing and control, teachers can benefit from creating learning environments that encourage kids to move, talk, and solve problems together. By doing this, educators can move past personal biases and better recognize the full potential of every child.

Organization/Author: Natacha N. Jones, Amber T. Fowler, Jennifer Keys Adair, Young Children, NAEYC 

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: Spring 2023

Topic of issue of YC: Developmentally Appropriate Assessment Practices: Gathering, Understanding, and Using Information 

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