I thought that this video was very interesting to watch. It is apparent that students struggling with reading can struggle in their every day classroom requirements while also causing them to fall far back behind. I agree with the video that ongoing assessments are extremely crucial to help improve a students reading ability. I have always been taught in my reading courses that formative and summative assessments are crucial in realizing immediate process and how to continue forward in a supportive and beneficial manner for the student.
In my own personal experiences with assessment, I have found that simply at times, smaller, more organized instruction can be vastly more beneficial than large group instruction. This is why tutoring or resource teachers can be such fantastic aids because they can directly focus on one students needs and help accommodate the teachers instruction in a more personalized manner. Through this smaller assessment, daily or weekly check ups and assessments can help record progress in an effective manner, making sure the student is improving and not slipping through the class. At my current job, I work with many students in small groups, allowing me time to work with students of different reading levels, offering differentiated instruction where necessary. This is vital in confirming student growth and learning. During my small group time, I am assessing student improvement and making anecdotal records of the current situation. I believe that assessment is a vital component in student success and working with the student and helping improve their abilities should be the number one goal on an educator's list.
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