EDLD+5364+Week4+Reflections

I learned a great deal this week about some of the barriers to effective assessment. Chapter 7 from the CAST site's book was most helpful in this regard. On balance I can see the wisdom in rethinking the way in which we conduct assessments, though there are a couple of things about the 100% student-centered approach that make me uncomfortable. As I mentioned on the discussion board, I wonder what will become of kids who are educated in a completely student-centered environment when they are confronted with a workplace that is 100% company or corporation-oriented. Or what about the college professor who lectures and wants papers written a certain way? If we swing too hard towards student-centeredness the kids will have difficulty adjusting to college/work life. There needs to be a balance.